Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W730

Following is a extended review of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W730, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W730 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was revealed 7 years prior to the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-1L scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with 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) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.