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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was released 7 years before the W710 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1L scores versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W710

 GX-1L W710 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W710 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2006More modern by 83 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W710

 GX-1L W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L versus the W710.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and W710 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W710.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography details
Sony W710 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W710
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-02-24 2013-01-08
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $90