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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Announced January 2006
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX1 (28MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 9 years prior to the NX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1S grades versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX1

 GX-1S NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX1 GX-1S 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2006Newer by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k210kClearer display (+826k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX1

 GX-1S NX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with physical 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) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the NX1.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and NX1 is 68 and 66 respectively.

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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and NX1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
9
no video
34
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX1
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX1
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2006-01-16 2014-09-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $1,500