Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7 (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was released 9 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX-1S grades vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers 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) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S versus the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A7 is 68 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and A7.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.