Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX210

Let's look closer at the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX210, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX210 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was brought out 7 years before the NX210 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S matches up vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with physical dimensions 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the NX210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and NX210 is 68 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and NX210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX210 to give extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.