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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released February 2006
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was introduced 5 years prior to the WX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1L grades vs the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX10

 GX-1L WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WX10 GX-1L 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2006More modern by 59 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX10

 GX-1L WX10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L versus the WX10.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WX10.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony WX10 Sports photography information
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others (570g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX10
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-02-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.8"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $200