Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S
74 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
68 Imaging
43 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2019 | January 2006 | More recent by 168 months | |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
| Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer 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.

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 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.
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
| Nikon Z50 | Samsung 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 |