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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 8 years prior to the RX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L grades vs the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony RX1

 GX-1L RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 RX1 GX-1L 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2006Newer by 85 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kCrisper display (+1019k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX1

 GX-1L RX1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L against the RX1.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and RX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Sony RX1 Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (570g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony RX1
9
lack of video recording
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX1
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-02-24 2013-02-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $2,798