Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was announced 10 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L scores against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L vs the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and WX500 is 69 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and WX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX500 will offer you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.