Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX1

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX1 which is quite a large 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 WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L grades against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L and the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX1 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.