Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung NX500

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 10 years prior to the NX500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX500. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the NX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and NX500 is 68 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and NX500.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to resolve more detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.