Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 8 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-1S matches up versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the NX300M.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NX300M is 68 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and NX300M.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to offer more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.