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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Revealed February 2006
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was launched 10 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-1L grades vs the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony RX1R II

 GX-1L RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung GX-1L

 RX1R II GX-1L 
AnnouncedOctober 2015February 2006More modern by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kClearer display (+1019k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX1R II

 GX-1L RX1R II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior measurements 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the RX1R II.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and RX1R II is 69 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and RX1R II.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sony RX1R II Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
63
amazing MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
amazing MP (42MP)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
heavier than competition (507 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
amazing MP (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
Sony RX1R II Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-02-24 2015-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing distance - 14cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
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 (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $3,300