Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung WB850F

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WB850F (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 7 years before the WB850F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S matches up versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features external dimensions 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and WB850F is 68 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and WB850F.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB850F will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.