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

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).

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung GX-1S
GX-10 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | September 2006 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung GX-10
GX-1S | GX-10 |
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Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung GX-1S
GX-10 | GX-1S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 210k | ![]() | 210k | Identical 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).
Look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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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 |