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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W810

 GX-1S W810 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W810 GX-1S 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2006Fresher by 97 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W810

 GX-1S W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony W810
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
32
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W810
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-01-16 2014-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
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 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605g (1.33 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $100