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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX2000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX2000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 8 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S scores against the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX2000

 GX-1S NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX2000 GX-1S 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2006More recent by 95 months
Display size3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1152k210kClearer display (+942k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX2000

 GX-1S NX2000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S provides physical 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the NX2000.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NX2000 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and NX2000.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to show more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
35
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX2000
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX2000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX2000
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2013-11-30
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 210k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 228 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $599