Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX70

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.