Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-1L

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung GX-20 and the Samsung GX-1L, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung GX-20 was introduced in January 2008 and Samsung GX-1L was introduced in February 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung GX-20 Highlights

      • 15.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.7" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Samsung GX-1L Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 5 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung GX-20
      4. Advantage of Samsung GX-1L
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-1L.

      PROS

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      •   No Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      •   Sensor Resolution - 15.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 68
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Advantage of Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-20 over Samsung GX-1L.

      Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-1L
      Higher Sensor Resolution 15.1 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 4688 x 3120 vs 3008 x 2008
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 5
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 210k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.57x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung GX-20.

      Samsung GX-1S
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung GX-10
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      APS-C

      10.75 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic GH2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Leica SL Typ 601
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Sony SLT-A35
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Hasselblad X2D 100c
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      Medium format

      100 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Advantage of Samsung GX-1L

      Samsung GX-1L
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung GX-1L over Samsung GX-20.

      Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-1L
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 96%
      Lighter 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) vs 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung GX-1L.

      Samsung GX-1S
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Samsung GX-10
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      APS-C

      10.75 MP

      Leica SL2
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Panasonic L10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1L
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1L
        No Video Capture
        Low Native ISO3,2003,200
        Few Focus Points115
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot210k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.8 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Samsung GX-20 has a 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung GX-1L has a 2.5" screen with 210k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Samsung GX-20 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderSamsung GX-1L has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Samsung GX-20 has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Samsung GX-1L has 96% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Samsung GX-20 features a 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.4 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 365 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung GX-1L features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Samsung GX-20 can take pictures up to 4688 x 3120 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4672 x 3120, 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung GX-1L can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Samsung GX-20 has Pentax KAF2 lens mount and Samsung GX-1L has Pentax KAF lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Samsung GX-20 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung GX-1L nothing can be done. On Samsung GX-1L it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung GX-20 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung GX-1L comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung GX-20 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot. Samsung GX-1L has a single SD/MMC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Samsung GX-20 has Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-20, and up to 1/4000 sec on Samsung GX-1L. Samsung GX-20 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Samsung GX-1L can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Samsung GX-20 and 7.50 m on Samsung GX-1L. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Samsung GX-20. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung GX-20 body has dimensions of 142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83") and Samsung GX-1L body has dimensions of 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6"). Samsung GX-20 weighs 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) and Samsung GX-1L weighs 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz).

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      142 mm

      101 mm

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      125 mm

      93 mm

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      72 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-1L

      Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-1L for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      79
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      73
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Street Photography

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung GX-20 and Samsung GX-1L and give them scores of 60 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 15.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 68
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   5 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot

      Connectivity

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      47
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung GX-20

      Samsung GX-1L

      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)


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