Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W550

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W550, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W550 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was launched 6 years earlier than the W550 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1L scores vs the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L and the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and W550 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W550.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W550 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.