Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 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)
- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W310
GX-1L | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-1L
W310 | GX-1L | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | February 2006 | More modern by 47 months | |
Screen size | 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 W310
GX-1L | W310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |