Nikon S5100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S5100 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the S5100 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The S5100 was brought out 4 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S5100 scores versus the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S5100 and the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S5100 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S5100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.