Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 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
- Released February 2006
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX150, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-1L was introduced 7 years prior to the WX150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX150
GX-1L | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung GX-1L
WX150 | GX-1L | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2006 | More recent by 73 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 210k | Crisper display (+251k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX150
GX-1L | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L and the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and WX150.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2006-02-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 6MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
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 data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |