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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released February 2006
Sony WX150
(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
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX150

 GX-1L WX150 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WX150 GX-1L 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2006More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kCrisper display (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX150

 GX-1L WX150 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
38
MP count decent (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Sony WX150 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX150
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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