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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1S grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung SL30

 GX-1S SL30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung GX-1S

 SL30 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2006Newer by 37 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL30

 GX-1S SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has outside 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 SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S and the SL30.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and SL30 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and SL30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL30 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
25
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
9
no video
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung SL30
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung SL30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $850 $93