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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 8 years before the WX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S grades against the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX300

 GX-1S WX300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX300 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2006More recent by 86 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX300

 GX-1S WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides external 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the WX300.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and WX300 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will give more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
36
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony WX300
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony WX300
9
no video recording
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX300
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-01-16 2013-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $850 $330