Nikon Z5 vs Samsung GX-1S

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon Z5 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was introduced 14 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z5 matches up vs the GX-1S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 and the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and GX-1S is 62 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will render greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.