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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Z50 was released 13 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z50 scores vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung GX-1S

 Z50 GX-1S 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2006More recent by 168 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k210kClearer screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Nikon Z50

 GX-1S Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1S

 Z50 GX-1S 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the GX-1S.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and GX-1S is 74 and 68 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and GX-1S.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
74
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
51
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung GX-1S
 Nikon Z50Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z50 Samsung GX-1S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-10-10 2006-01-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax KAF
Total lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $857 $850