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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 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
  • Released February 2006
Sony W570
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W570

 GX-1L W570 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W570 GX-1L 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2006Fresher by 59 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570

 GX-1L W570 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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