Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W530

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W530, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W530 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 6 years earlier than the W530 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S vs the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W530 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W530.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W530 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.