Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed January 2006
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX300
GX-1S | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung GX-1S
WX300 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2006 | More recent by 86 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX300
GX-1S | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and WX300 is 68 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |