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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX10 (1") have different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 9 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1L matches up against the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony RX10

 GX-1L RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung GX-1L

 RX10 GX-1L 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2006Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1290k210kSharper screen (+1080k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX10

 GX-1L RX10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L and the RX10.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and RX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
70
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony RX10
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
environment proofing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sony RX10 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
better than average battery power (420 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX10
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-02-24 2014-03-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 1,290 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $698