Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W310
GX-1S | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung GX-1S
W310 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2006 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W310
GX-1S | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W310 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |