Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB250F

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB250F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was brought out 8 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1S grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides 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) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S and the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WB250F is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and WB250F.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB250F will give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.