Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX150, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX-1S was introduced 7 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1S grades against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX150
GX-1S | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung GX-1S
WX150 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2006 | Newer by 74 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 210k | Sharper screen (+251k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX150
GX-1S | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S compared to the WX150.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and WX150 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and WX150.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will give you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 210k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (1.33 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $850 | $300 |