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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-1S was unveiled 5 years prior to the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S grades versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung NX5

 GX-1S NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NX5 GX-1S 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2006Newer by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX5

 GX-1S NX5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has got physical 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S vs the NX5.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and NX5 is 68 and 80 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and NX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX5 to offer you more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition (605g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
good battery (400 per charge)
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
9
no video
24
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX5
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung NX5
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2010-06-01
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 15
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
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
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 605g (1.33 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" 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 - 400 pictures
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $499