Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A330

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A330 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was released 4 years earlier than the A330 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1S scores against the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S against the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A330 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A330.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A330 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.