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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung GX-20

 GX-1S GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung GX-1S

 GX-20 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2008January 2006Fresher by 24 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung GX-20

 GX-1S GX-20 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung GX-20
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung GX-20
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