Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 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
- Introduced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2014
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX220, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX-1S was introduced 9 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1S scores vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX220
GX-1S | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung GX-1S
WX220 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2006 | More recent by 98 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX220
GX-1S | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S vs the WX220.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and WX220 is 68 and 96 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WX220.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX220 will give more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2006-01-16 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $850 | $198 |