Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was introduced 5 years prior to the WX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1L grades vs the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L versus the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WX10.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX10 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.