Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W620

Lets look more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W620, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W620 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was revealed 7 years earlier than the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1S matches up against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S versus the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W620 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and W620.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.