Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX300

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.

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.

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.

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

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.