Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R II

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was released 10 years earlier than the A7R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1S grades vs the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the A7R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A7R II is 68 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A7R II.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor technology.