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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Launched January 2006
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • New Model is Sony A7S III
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7S II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was brought out 10 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-1S grades vs the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GX-1S A7S II 

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

 A7S II GX-1S 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2006More recent by 118 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kSharper screen (+1019k dot)

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

 GX-1S A7S II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with exterior measurements 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 A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S and the A7S II.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and A7S II.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7S II will resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony A7S II Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony A7S II
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony A7S II Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7S II
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2015-10-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 169
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
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 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 627 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $850 $2,767