Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W830, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and W830 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was launched 9 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1S matches up against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account 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") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S and the W830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and W830 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and W830.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W830 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.