Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was released 7 years before the W710 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1L scores versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L versus the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and W710 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W710.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.