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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 8 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-1S grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX80

 GX-1S WX80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX80 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2006Newer by 84 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX80

 GX-1S WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S and the WX80.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WX80 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and WX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony WX80
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
has touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX80
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-01-16 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures
Style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $276