Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W610, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W610 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was announced 6 years prior to the W610 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L grades vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L features outer measurements 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L against the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W610.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W610 will give you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.