Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W310, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W310 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was launched 4 years earlier than the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1L grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L versus the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W310 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W310.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.