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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W320 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was announced 4 years prior to the W320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W320

 GX-1L W320 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W320 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2006More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W320

 GX-1L W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L vs the W320.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W320 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and W320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W320 will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Sony W320
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
9
no video
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W320
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $269