Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Launched February 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-1L was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1L grades vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony RX100 II
GX-1L | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung GX-1L
RX100 II | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | February 2006 | Fresher by 89 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 210k | Sharper display (+1019k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX100 II
GX-1L | RX100 II | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L compared to the RX100 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and RX100 II is 69 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and RX100 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 II will produce more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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 | - | 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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 gr (1.26 lb) | 281 gr (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $598 |