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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced February 2006
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ30W

 GX-1L HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung GX-1L

 HZ30W GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2006Fresher by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ30W

 GX-1L HZ30W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ30W
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung HZ30W
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