Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 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)
- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony S930
GX-1L | S930 | |||
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Screen size | 2.5" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 210k | 112k | Clearer screen (+98k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung GX-1L
S930 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | February 2006 | Fresher by 34 months |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S930
GX-1L | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |