Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 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
- Introduced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Other Name is IT100

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The GX-1L was brought out 4 years prior to the SL820 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-1L matches up vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung SL820
GX-1L | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Samsung GX-1L
SL820 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL820
GX-1L | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L versus the SL820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and SL820 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and SL820.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SL820 will render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | - | IT100 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2006-02-24 | 2009-02-17 |
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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $280 |