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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W220 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was released 3 years before the W220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1L grades vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W220

 GX-1L W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W220 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2006More modern by 34 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W220

 GX-1L W220 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got outside 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) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L vs the W220.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and W220.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W220 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (570g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W220
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-02-24 2009-01-08
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $160