Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W610

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.

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.