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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years prior to the W380 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W380

 GX-1L W380 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W380 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2006Newer by 47 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W380

 GX-1L W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the W380.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and W380 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W380.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W380 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony W380
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony W380
9
no video recording
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W380
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-02-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $44