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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 7 years before the WX70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-1S matches up vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX70

 GX-1S WX70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX70 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2006Fresher by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX70

 GX-1S WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S has outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the WX70.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WX70 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WX70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX70 will offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony WX70
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony WX70
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (114g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX70
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-01-16 2012-01-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $850 $242