Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 9 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1L matches up vs the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L and the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and WX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX350 will give you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.