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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W380, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W380 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 5 years before the W380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1S grades against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W380

 GX-1S W380 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W380 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2006Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W380

 GX-1S W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S versus the W380.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W380 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W380.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W380 will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony W380
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W380
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-01-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $44