Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A7c
GX-1S | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung GX-1S
A7c | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | September 2020 | January 2006 | More modern by 178 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 210k | Sharper screen (+712k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A7c
GX-1S | A7c | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A7c Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |