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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony W320
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W320

 GX-1S W320 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W320 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2006More modern by 48 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W320

 GX-1S W320 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and W320 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony W320
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony W320
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W320
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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