Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A9

Lets look closer at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A9, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A9 (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was brought out 12 years before the A9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1S grades versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the A9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A9 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 will show greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.