Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W330

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years before the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L matches up against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L has outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L vs the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W330 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W330 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.