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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 5 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 Fujifilm X-S1 GX-1L 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2006Fresher by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Fujifilm X-S1

 GX-1L Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung GX-1L

 Fujifilm X-S1 GX-1L 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 features physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the GX-1L.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and GX-1L is 52 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (920g)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (920 grams)
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no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung GX-1L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-11-24 2006-02-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $0