Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB700

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB700, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was announced 6 years earlier than the WB700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1S matches up versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S features external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S and the WB700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WB700 is 68 and 98 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WB700.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung WB700 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.