Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung WB850F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was announced 6 years before the WB850F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech 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 WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L grades versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L vs the WB850F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB850F will give you more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.