Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.