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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was introduced 8 years earlier than the NX300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1S matches up vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX300

 GX-1S NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX300 GX-1S 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2006More modern by 95 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution768k210kSharper screen (+558k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX300

 GX-1S NX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the NX300.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NX300 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300 to show greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
9
no video
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX300
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX300
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX300
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2013-11-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 247
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 210k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $850 $750