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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and NX mini (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 9 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-1S scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX mini

 GX-1S NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX mini GX-1S 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2006Newer by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kCrisper display (+251k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX mini

 GX-1S NX mini 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S vs the NX mini.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and NX mini is 68 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and NX mini.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 14.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
38
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX mini
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX mini
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2014-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 151 2
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.33 lb) 196 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 650 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $530