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Samsung GX-1L

50 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (13)
price (11)
portability (8)
performance (6)
durability (2)

Negative
flash (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews of Samsung GX-1L. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and performance. The portability and price also get good views, but there are some negative views about the flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Samsung GX-1L is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung GX-1L

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Samsung GX-1L from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the usability and performance are overall positive. The price and portability also get good opinions, but there are some critical opinions about the flash.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung GX-1L

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Samsung GX-1L from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung GX 1L Digital SLR

The Samsung GX 1L was separated at birth from the Pentax *ist DL2, but that's no bad thing.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Samsung GX-1L - Digital SLR Reviews

A 6.1 megapixel DSLR compatible with Pentax K lenses and Xenon-D series lenses.....

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Samsung GX-1L SLR

Physical Views The Samsung GX-1L and Schneider Kreuznach D-XENON f/4.0-5.6 50-200mm ED lens Continue on to Page Two GX-1L Specifications Image Sensor Type 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD Effective Pixels Approx. 6.1 Mega-pixel Total Pixels Approx. 6.3 Mega-pixel...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Samsung GX-1L

The Samsung GX-1L DSLR is the second new DSLR from Samsung in 2006. It is basically a rebranded Pentax *ist DL2 and features a 6 megapixel CCD sensor, Pentax KAF lens mount and 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Samsung GX-1L is powered by 4 AA batteries (or 2...

The Samsung GX-1L is powered by 4 AA batteries (or 2 CR-V3 batteries), has USB 2.0 connectivity and RAW mode

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Samsung GX-1 DSLR

infodigitalcamera.com points to a Korean Website that has pictures and rumors of a Samsung DSLR - the GX-1 (update: pictures now deleted) It's in the rumor bin at present - but the main consensus among many in the know is that this is a re-branded...

The collaboration between Pentax and Samsung will take Pentax further into the Korean market and is of obvious benefit to Samsung as they suddenly have themselves a DSLR

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

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Samsung Digimax GX-1L Digital SLR Camera with D-XENON 18-55mm Zoom Lens - 6.1 Megapixels - 3x Optical Zoom - 2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD The Samsung Digimax GX-1L with D-XENON 18-55mm Zoom Lens Digital Camera features 3x optical zoom, 6.3...

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Jun, 2009

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

woks good but dont use alot

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy handling, simple to operate digital SLR

Extremely well built, compact stainless steel frame makes for easy handling, great pictures.

Cannot compose shots on back LCDCannot shoot videoFewer available digital-specific lenses

May, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy handling, simple to operate digital SLR

The two leading brands of digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, Nikon and Canon, are both significantly bigger than the new Samsung GX-1L. Consumers want a single lens reflex for the speed in shooting and higher image quality from larger image ...

Extremely well built, compact stainless steel frame makes for easy handling, great pictures.

Cannot compose shots on back LCDCannot shoot videoFewer available digital-specific lenses

May, 2006

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