Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W350 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was introduced 5 years earlier than the W350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1S matches up versus the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the W350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and W350 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W350 will render greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.