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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7R (36MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 9 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX-1S scores vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A7R

 GX-1S A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung GX-1S

 A7R GX-1S 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2006Fresher by 98 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 A7R

 GX-1S A7R 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S against the A7R.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A7R is 68 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A7R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R will offer you extra detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony A7R Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (465 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony A7R Sports photography information
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony A7R Travel photography factors
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (465 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
9
no video
36
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition (465g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7R
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery type - 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $1,898