Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W230

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W230, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W230 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was announced 4 years prior to the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S matches up against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W230 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W230.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W230 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.