Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W 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
- Launched February 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB5000
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX-1L was released 5 years before the HZ25W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX-1L scores vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ25W
GX-1L | HZ25W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung GX-1L
HZ25W | GX-1L | |||
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Released | July 2010 | February 2006 | More modern by 53 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ25W
GX-1L | HZ25W | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L versus the HZ25W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ25W will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung HZ25W |
Also called | - | WB5000 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 6 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 428 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $350 |