Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W570 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-1S was released 6 years prior to the W570 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-1S grades vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W570
GX-1S | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung GX-1S
W570 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2006 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W570
GX-1S | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with exterior 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S and the W570.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W570 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W570.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W570 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2006-01-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 gr (1.33 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $850 | $159 |