Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W650

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W650, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W650 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was released 7 years prior to the W650 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1S scores versus the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S against the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W650 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W650.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.