Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX80

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GX-1L was unveiled 7 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up vs the WX80 with regard to 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-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features external 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L and the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and WX80 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and WX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will give more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.