Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W370

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W370 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was announced 4 years earlier than the W370 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W370.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will offer you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.