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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was launched 8 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S scores against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GX-1S Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung GX-1S

 Galaxy Camera GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2006More recent by 86 months
Display dimensions4.8"2.5"Larger display (+2.3")
Display resolution922k210kClearer display (+712k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GX-1S Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and Galaxy Camera is 68 and 90 respectively.

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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternate name - Wi-Fi
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-01-16 2013-02-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $450