Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W220

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W220 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W220 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S grades versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S compared to the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and W220 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and W220.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W220 will give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.