Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W610, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W610 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-1L was announced 6 years prior to the W610 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L grades vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W610
GX-1L | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung GX-1L
W610 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2006 | More modern by 71 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W610
GX-1L | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L features outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L against the W610.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W610.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W610 will give you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2006-02-24 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 4cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $200 |