Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX350
GX-1L | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung GX-1L
WX350 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2006 | More recent by 97 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350
GX-1L | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |