Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1S grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S and the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and SL30 is 68 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and SL30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL30 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.