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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W730, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was revealed 7 years prior to the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-1L scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W730

 GX-1L W730 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W730 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2006More modern by 83 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W730

 GX-1L W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with 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) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the W730.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than average in class (570g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W730
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-02-24 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $138