Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB50F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was introduced 8 years before the WB50F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-1L grades against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L and the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WB50F is 69 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WB50F.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB50F will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.