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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV Overview

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.

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

 GX-1S A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV GX-1S 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2006Fresher by 164 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 IV

 GX-1S A7R IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony A7R IV Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count high (61MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2019-07-16
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 567
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sony E
Number of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605g (1.33 pounds) 665g (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $850 $3,498