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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB35F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB35F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 9 years before the WB35F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-1S scores versus the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung WB35F

 GX-1S WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung GX-1S

 WB35F GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2006Newer by 97 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB35F

 GX-1S WB35F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the WB35F.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB35F will give extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (605g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung WB35F
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-01-16 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $850 $130