Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 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
- Introduced February 2006
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W730
GX-1L | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung GX-1L
W730 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2006 | More modern by 83 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W730
GX-1L | W730 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |