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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 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
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H200 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GX-1L was revealed 7 years before the H200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1L grades versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony H200

 GX-1L H200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung GX-1L

 H200 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2006More recent by 83 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H200

 GX-1L H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L against the H200.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and H200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony H200 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (570 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than average (570g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony H200 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (530g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony H200
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-02-24 2013-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $250