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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 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 RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was revealed 7 years earlier than the RX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L scores against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony RX100

 GX-1L RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung GX-1L

 RX100 GX-1L 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2006Newer by 79 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX100

 GX-1L RX100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L vs the RX100.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and RX100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and RX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
64
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (570g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
79
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Sony RX100 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
38
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (240g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX100
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2012-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor 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 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $448