Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 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
- Released February 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX-1L was unveiled 5 years prior to the W570 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L matches up vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W570
GX-1L | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung GX-1L
W570 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2006 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570
GX-1L | W570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outside 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L versus the W570.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W570.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W570 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-02-24 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 570g (1.26 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $159 |