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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched January 2006
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was introduced 5 years earlier than the WX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S grades vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX5

 GX-1S WX5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX5 GX-1S 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2006More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k210kClearer display (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX5

 GX-1S WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S and the WX5.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and WX5 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX5 will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX5
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2010-07-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 605g (1.33 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $850 $250