Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX mini

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.