Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was introduced 14 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-1S scores against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S features outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S against the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A7R IV is 68 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and A7R IV.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will give more detail using its extra 55MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.