Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX300

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 8 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior measurements 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and WX300.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.