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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony W570
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W570

 GX-1S W570 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W570 GX-1S 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2006Fresher by 60 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W570

 GX-1S W570 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W570 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W570
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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