Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX11

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX11, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX11 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 6 years before the NX11 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S scores against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with 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) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and NX11 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and NX11.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX11 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.