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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S930, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S930 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was brought out 3 years before the S930 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1L grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony S930

 GX-1L S930 
Screen size2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution210k112kClearer screen (+98k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung GX-1L

 S930 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2006Fresher by 34 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S930

 GX-1L S930 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys exterior 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 S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the S930.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and S930.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony S930 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony S930
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.4"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $219