Clicky

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W610 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The GX-1S was manufactured 7 years before the W610 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1S grades vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W610

 GX-1S W610 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W610 GX-1S 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2006More modern by 72 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W610

 GX-1S W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with external 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S against the W610.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W610 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W610.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W610 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony W610
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (605g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony W610
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
52
lighter than average (605g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W610
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2012-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $200