Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX50

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was revealed 7 years before the WX50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L provides outside 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX50 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.