Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL820

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung SL820, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 4 years before the SL820 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1S scores versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S vs the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and SL820 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and SL820.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung SL820 will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.