Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W530

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W530, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W530 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was announced 5 years earlier than the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L grades against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L and the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and W530 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W530 will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.