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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W370, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W370 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years before the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S scores vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W370

 GX-1S W370 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W370 GX-1S 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2006Fresher by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W370

 GX-1S W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S vs the W370.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W370 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W370.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony W370
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W370
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $230