Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W560

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W560 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 6 years prior to the W560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-1S grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S provides outer measurements 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S and the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W560 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and W560.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W560 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.