Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 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
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX-1L was manufactured 5 years before the WX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX5
GX-1L | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung GX-1L
WX5 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | February 2006 | Newer by 53 months | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 210k | Clearer display (+251k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX5
GX-1L | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L against the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WX5.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $250 |