Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A100

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 6 months before the A100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-1S matches up vs the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S and the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A100 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and A100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A100 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.