Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W320 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-1S was manufactured 5 years before the W320 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-1S matches up versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W320
GX-1S | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung GX-1S
W320 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2006 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display sizing | 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 W320
GX-1S | W320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S versus the W320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and W320 is 68 and 97 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and W320.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W320 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $850 | $269 |