Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Succeeded the Samsung GX-10

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The GX-1S was brought out 24 months earlier than the GX-20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-1S grades vs the GX-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung GX-20
GX-1S | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung GX-1S
GX-20 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | January 2008 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung GX-20
GX-1S | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and GX-20 is 68 and 58 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and GX-20.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung GX-20 to give you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Samsung GX-20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 gr (1.33 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $850 | $850 |