Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ15W
GX-1L | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung GX-1L
HZ15W | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | February 2006 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ15W
GX-1L | HZ15W | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung HZ15W | |
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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 |