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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 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
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and A230 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L matches up versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony A230

 GX-1L A230 

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung GX-1L

 A230 GX-1L 
LaunchedMay 2009February 2006More modern by 39 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony A230

 GX-1L A230 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L features outside 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 Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L compared to the A230.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and A230.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A230 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony A230 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony A230
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
Sony A230 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Sony A230 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony A230 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony A230
 Samsung GX-1LSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-02-24 2009-05-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
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 570g (1.26 lbs) 490g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $569