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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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 GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was released 9 months later than the GX-1S which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-10 grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung GX-1S

 GX-10 GX-1S 
LaunchedSeptember 2006January 2006More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung GX-10

 GX-1S GX-10 

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-1S

 GX-10 GX-1S 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Display resolution210k210kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 and the GX-1S.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and GX-1S is 59 and 68 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger GX-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
49
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-1S
 Samsung GX-10Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-10 Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-21 2006-01-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 793 gr (1.75 lb) 605 gr (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $850 $850