Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W370 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX-1L was announced 4 years earlier than the W370 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W370
GX-1L | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung GX-1L
W370 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | February 2006 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370
GX-1L | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has physical measurements 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L compared to the W370.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W370.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-02-24 | 2010-01-07 |
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 | 6MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $230 |