Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W810

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W810, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W810 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was released 8 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L versus the W810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and W810.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W810 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.