Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 4 years earlier than the WX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-1S grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and WX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.