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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 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 NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 8 years prior to the NX1100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX1100

 GX-1S NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX1100 GX-1S 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2006More modern by 88 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX1100

 GX-1S NX1100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S against the NX1100.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NX1100 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and NX1100.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to resolve more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
52
lighter than average (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
9
no video
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX1100
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX1100
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2013-04-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Total lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $850 $600