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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released February 2006
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB550
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 4 years before the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-1L grades vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ15W

 GX-1L HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung GX-1L

 HZ15W GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2006More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ15W

 GX-1L HZ15W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L vs the HZ15W.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ15W is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ15W will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
31
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (570g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ15W
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-02-24 2009-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $330