Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W550

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W550, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W550 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was revealed 6 years earlier than the W550 and that 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 W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1S scores vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W550 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W550.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W550 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.