Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.