Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W320

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.

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.

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.

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

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.