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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 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 S950
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony S950

 GX-1L S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-1L

 S950 GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2006More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S950

 GX-1L S950 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony S950
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony S950
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony S950
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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