Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL202

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL202, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 4 years prior to the SL202 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-1S grades versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outer measurements 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 SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S vs the SL202.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and SL202 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and SL202.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL202 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.