Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX150

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX150, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was introduced 7 years prior to the WX150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L and the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and WX150.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor tech.