Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-1L was brought out 9 years before the QX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony QX30
GX-1L | QX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 2.5" | " | Larger display (+2.5") | |
Display resolution | 210k | 0k | Sharper display (+210k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Samsung GX-1L
QX30 | GX-1L | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2014 | February 2006 | Newer by 103 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX30
GX-1L | QX30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L and the QX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and QX30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX30 will result in more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | - |
Screen resolution | 210k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | None |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 | - | 200 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $348 |