Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A290

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A290, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A290 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A290 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1S grades against the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S vs the A290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A290 is 68 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and A290.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A290 to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.