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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 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
  • Released January 2006
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX9, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was announced 6 years before the WX9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S scores versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony WX9

 GX-1S WX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WX9 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2006More modern by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX9

 GX-1S WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has got outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S and the WX9.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and WX9 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and WX9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will give extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony WX9
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony WX9
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-01-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 605 grams (1.33 lb) -
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model 4 x AA NP-BN1
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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $850 $188