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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 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 NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX3000 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was manufactured 9 years prior to the NX3000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX-1S scores vs the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX3000

 GX-1S NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX3000 GX-1S 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2006Newer by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k210kSharper display (+251k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX3000

 GX-1S NX3000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the NX3000.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and NX3000 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and NX3000.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX3000 to give extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Samsung NX3000
9
lack of video recording
34
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (230g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX3000
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-01-16 2014-05-26
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Total lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $850 $897