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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W310, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W310 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years earlier than the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-1S grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W310

 GX-1S W310 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W310 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2006More modern by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W310

 GX-1S W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S has outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S against the W310.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and W310 is 68 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W310.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W310 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony W310
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W310
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $150