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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released February 2006
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 8 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung WB35F

 GX-1L WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung GX-1L

 WB35F GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2006Fresher by 95 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB35F

 GX-1L WB35F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L against the WB35F.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WB35F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and WB35F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung WB35F will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
9
can't shoot video
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung WB35F
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-02-24 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $130