Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W570

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 5 years prior to the W570 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L matches up vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has got outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L and Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W570.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W570 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.