Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W730

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.