Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX150

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.