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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 10 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-1S matches up versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX500

 GX-1S WX500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX500 GX-1S 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2006More recent by 112 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX500

 GX-1S WX500 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the WX500.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WX500 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX500 will produce more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
39
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
great battery life (360 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
9
no video
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX500
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-01-16 2015-04-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 605g (1.33 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $850 $348