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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 13 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L grades vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GX-1L RX100 VI 

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

 RX100 VI GX-1L 
RevealedJune 2018February 2006More recent by 149 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kClearer screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1L RX100 VI 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L versus the RX100 VI.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
9
no video
77
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-02-24 2018-06-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5 315
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 pounds) 301 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $1,198