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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched February 2006
Samsung HZ25W
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ25W

 GX-1L HZ25W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung GX-1L

 HZ25W GX-1L 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2006More modern by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ25W

 GX-1L HZ25W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (570g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography information
52
lighter than average (570g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
9
no video recording
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ25W
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung HZ25W
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