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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1S scores vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX350

 GX-1S WX350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX350 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2006Newer by 98 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX350

 GX-1S WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the WX350.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and WX350.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX350 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony WX350
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX350
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-01-16 2014-02-13
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $850 $270