Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HZ50W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was brought out 5 years before the HZ50W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1S scores vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the HZ50W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HZ50W.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.