Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W710 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 8 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1S scores versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S against the W710.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W710 is 68 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W710.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W710 will provide extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.