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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 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 W370
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W370

 GX-1L W370 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W370 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2006Fresher by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370

 GX-1L W370 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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