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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Launched January 2006
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Later Model is Sony A7 III
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was announced 9 years prior to the A7 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX-1S scores against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A7 II

 GX-1S A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung GX-1S

 A7 II GX-1S 
ReleasedNovember 2014January 2006More modern by 107 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k210kCrisper screen (+1020k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7 II

 GX-1S A7 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S and the A7 II.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A7 II is 68 and 69 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A7 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will give greater detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. 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 Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
Sony A7 II Street photography features
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony A7 II Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 II Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7 II
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2014-11-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 117
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $1,456