Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SH100

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SH100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was brought out 6 years prior to the SH100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX-1S matches up versus the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S and the SH100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and SH100 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and SH100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung SH100 will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.