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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was announced 7 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX2F matches up versus the GX-1S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung GX-1S

 EX2F GX-1S 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2006Newer by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung EX2F

 GX-1S EX2F 
Display resolution210k0kCrisper display (+210k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-1S

 EX2F GX-1S 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX2F compared to the GX-1S.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX2F and GX-1S.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung EX2F will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX2F should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (294g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
71
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (294 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung GX-1S
 Samsung EX2FSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung EX2F Samsung GX-1S
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-12-18 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $478 $850