Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Announced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe GX-1L was announced 4 years prior to the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-1L matches up against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ30W
GX-1L | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung GX-1L
HZ30W | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | February 2006 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ30W
GX-1L | HZ30W | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L against the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ30W will render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2006-02-24 | 2010-01-19 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 570 gr (1.26 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $280 |