Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

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.

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

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.