Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB700

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung WB700, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was launched 5 years prior to the WB700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L matches up against the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WB700.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.