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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W310 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was launched 4 years earlier than the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1L grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W310

 GX-1L W310 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W310 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2006More modern by 47 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W310

 GX-1L W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L versus the W310.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W310 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W310.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony W310
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (570g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony W310
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W310
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-02-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $150