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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W 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 HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 5 years before the HZ50W and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX-1L grades against the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung HZ50W

 GX-1L HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung GX-1L

 HZ50W GX-1L 
IntroducedMay 2010February 2006Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ50W

 GX-1L HZ50W 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outer measurements 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 HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L vs the HZ50W.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ50W is 69 and 70 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will deliver greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
46
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
9
can't shoot video
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung HZ50W
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung HZ50W
Alternate name - WB5500
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-02-24 2010-05-03
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Microphone 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 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $250