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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III 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 A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R III, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was launched 12 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-1S matches up versus the A7R III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-1S A7R III 

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

 A7R III GX-1S 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2006Fresher by 143 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k210kClearer screen (+1230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R III

 GX-1S A7R III 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S vs the A7R III.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A7R III is 68 and 63 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and A7R III.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R III will result in more detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
86
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony A7R III
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sony A7R III Travel photography advice
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
9
can't record video
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R III
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2017-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 657 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $850 $2,800