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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W350

 GX-1S W350 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W350 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2006Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W350

 GX-1S W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W350
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-01-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $200