Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB50F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 9 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1S matches up versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S features external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the WB50F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and WB50F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WB50F.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB50F will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.