Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A99 II

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was introduced 11 years prior to the A99 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-1S scores against the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the A99 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A99 II is 68 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and A99 II.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will result in more detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.