Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX500

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.