Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W810 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 9 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX-1S grades versus the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S against the W810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W810 is 68 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and W810.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W810 will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.