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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7S (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was announced 9 years prior to the A7S which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX-1S grades vs the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A7S

 GX-1S A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung GX-1S

 A7S GX-1S 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2006More modern by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k210kCrisper screen (+1020k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7S

 GX-1S A7S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the A7S.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A7S is 68 and 77 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A7S.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7S will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
68
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (489g)
good high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S Sports photography highlights
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony A7S
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
lighter than competition (489g)
weather proof
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony A7S Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
34
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7S
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7S
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-01-16 2014-04-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $850 $1,998