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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W290, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W290 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was announced 4 years before the W290 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-1L grades vs the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W290

 GX-1L W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W290 GX-1L 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2006Newer by 36 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W290

 GX-1L W290 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L vs the W290.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W290 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and W290.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W290 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony W290 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony W290 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
Sony W290 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W290
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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
Storage media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $230