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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony W830

 GX-1S W830 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung GX-1S

 W830 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2006Fresher by 97 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony W830

 GX-1S W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony W830
52
lighter than competition (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony W830
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
9
no video
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony W830
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $850 $128