Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W810, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W810 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX-1L was released 8 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W810
GX-1L | W810 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung GX-1L
W810 | GX-1L | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2006 | Fresher by 95 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W810
GX-1L | W810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L versus the W810.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and W810.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W810 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2006-02-24 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 pounds) | 111 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 200 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $100 |