Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2014

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The GX-1L was released 8 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1L grades versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung WB350F
GX-1L | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung GX-1L
WB350F | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 95 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB350F
GX-1L | WB350F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has exterior 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L against the WB350F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and WB350F.
As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB350F will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung WB350F |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $260 |