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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c 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 A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a extended review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7c, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A7c (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 15 years before the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1S scores vs the A7c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A7c

 GX-1S A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung GX-1S

 A7c GX-1S 
LaunchedSeptember 2020January 2006More modern by 178 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7c

 GX-1S A7c 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S vs the A7c.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A7c is 68 and 78 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and A7c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will resolve more detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
86
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Sony A7c Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7c
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-01-16 2020-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 6MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 693
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF Sony E
Number of lenses 151 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 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) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 photos
Form of battery - 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 media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $850 $1,800