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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony WX220
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX220

 GX-1S WX220 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX220 GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2006More recent by 98 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX220

 GX-1S WX220 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and WX220 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
37
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony WX220
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony WX220
9
no video
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX220
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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