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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 5 years prior to the W330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-1S matches up against the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W330

 GX-1S W330 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W330 GX-1S 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2006More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W330

 GX-1S W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S compared to the W330.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W330 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W330.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W330 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony W330
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony W330
9
can't shoot video
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W330
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-01-16 2010-01-07
Body design 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
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $850 $170