Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX10 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years prior to the NX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S grades vs the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and NX10 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and NX10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX10 to offer greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor technology.