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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced January 2006
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX200 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 7 years prior to the NX200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1S matches up vs the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX200

 GX-1S NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX200 GX-1S 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2006More modern by 74 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k210kSharper display (+404k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX200

 GX-1S NX200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S against the NX200.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NX200 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and NX200.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX200 to render more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Samsung NX200 Street photography details
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
good MP (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
34
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX200
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX200
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-01-16 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $850 $818