Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Overview
Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W800 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-1S was announced 9 years before the W800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1S grades vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W800
GX-1S | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung GX-1S
W800 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2006 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W800
GX-1S | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S has external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S compared to the W800.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W800 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and W800.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will provide more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2006-01-16 | 2014-02-13 |
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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | AVI MPEG4 |
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 gr (1.33 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $850 | $90 |