Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB150F

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB150F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was launched 7 years prior to the WB150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-1S matches up versus the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides external dimensions 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 WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the WB150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and WB150F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and WB150F.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB150F will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.