Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 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
- Launched January 2006
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Replacement is Sony A330

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The GX-1S was introduced 24 months prior to the A300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1S matches up against the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A300
GX-1S | A300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung GX-1S
A300 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | January 2008 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A300
GX-1S | A300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S versus the A300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A300 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and A300.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A300 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2008-01-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 210k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lbs) | 632g (1.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $850 | $0 |