Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years prior to the W380 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and W380 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W380.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W380 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.