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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
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Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 9 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1L matches up vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX350

 GX-1L WX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WX350 GX-1L 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2006More recent by 97 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350

 GX-1L WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L and the WX350.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and WX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX350 will give you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony WX350
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (570g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-02-24 2014-02-13
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 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 range 7.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $270