Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W350

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W350 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was brought out 4 years earlier than the W350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L scores against the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L and the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W350 is 69 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W350.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W350 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.