Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M Overview
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX300M
GX-1S | NX300M |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung GX-1S
NX300M | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2006 | More recent by 84 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 210k | Clearer display (+558k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX300M
GX-1S | NX300M | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Samsung NX300M |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2013-01-03 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 151 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lb) | 331g (0.73 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 330 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $850 | $699 |