Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V 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 Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Old Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX-1L was revealed 11 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1L grades against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony RX100 V
GX-1L | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung GX-1L
RX100 V | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | February 2006 | More modern by 129 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 210k | Clearer screen (+1019k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX100 V
GX-1L | RX100 V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L versus the RX100 V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and RX100 V is 69 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and RX100 V.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will produce extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $998 |