Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 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
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S950 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX-1L was unveiled 4 years before the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony S950
GX-1L | S950 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-1L
S950 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | February 2009 | February 2006 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S950
GX-1L | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the S950.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and S950.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony S950 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
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, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $130 |