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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed February 2006
Sony WX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony WX5

 GX-1L WX5 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WX5 GX-1L 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2006Newer by 53 months
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k210kClearer display (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX5

 GX-1L WX5 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony WX5
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX5
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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
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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