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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W710

 GX-1S W710 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W710 GX-1S 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2006More modern by 84 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W710

 GX-1S W710 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony W710
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W710
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2013-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 605g (1.33 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Battery form - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $90