Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W510

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W510, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W510 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was introduced 6 years before the W510 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1S matches up vs the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the W510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W510 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W510.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W510 will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.