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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX100 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-1S grades vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX100

 GX-1S NX100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX100 GX-1S 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2006More modern by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k210kCrisper screen (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX100

 GX-1S NX100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S versus the NX100.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NX100 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and NX100.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX100 to offer more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
60
image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (420 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
great battery (420 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
31
image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX100
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX100
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2010-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $850 $386