Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB210

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB210, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was brought out 6 years earlier than the WB210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1S matches up vs the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S versus the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and WB210 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.