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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony W810
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony W810

 GX-1L W810 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung GX-1L

 W810 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2006Fresher by 95 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W810

 GX-1L W810 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony W810
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony W810
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony W810
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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