Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H55, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H55 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The GX-1L was manufactured 5 years before the H55 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1L grades against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony H55
GX-1L | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung GX-1L
H55 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H55
GX-1L | H55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior 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) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and H55 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and H55.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H55 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $235 |