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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W730, 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 W730 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was launched 8 years before the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1S grades versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W730

 GX-1S W730 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W730 GX-1S 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2006More modern by 84 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W730

 GX-1S W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides outside dimensions 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S vs the W730.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and W730 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and W730.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W730 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (122g)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony W730
9
can't record video
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W730
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $138