Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.