Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W370

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.