Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 5 years before the WX5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1L scores against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L against the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and WX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.