Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330
69 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
40
96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-1L was unveiled 4 years before the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L matches up against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W330
| GX-1L | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung GX-1L
| W330 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2006 | More modern by 47 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W330
| GX-1L | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L vs the W330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W330 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W330.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W330 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
| Number of lenses | 151 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 210k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 570g (1.26 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $0 | $170 |