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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released February 2006
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was revealed 13 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GX-1L RX100 VA 

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

 RX100 VA GX-1L 
RevealedJuly 2018February 2006More recent by 150 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 GX-1L RX100 VA 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L compared to the RX100 VA.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will render more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography information
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition (299g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging info
9
no video
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2006-02-24 2018-07-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 315
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $998