Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 9 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GX-1S against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and Galaxy Camera 2 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor technology.