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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2006
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 8 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX300

 GX-1L WX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WX300 GX-1L 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2006Newer by 85 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX300

 GX-1L WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior measurements 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the WX300.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and WX300.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony WX300
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (570g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (166g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony WX300
9
can't shoot video
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX300
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-02-24 2013-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 570g (1.26 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $330