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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony A300
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A300

 GX-1S A300 

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A300 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2008January 2006Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A300

 GX-1S A300 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Sony A300 Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony A300 Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony A300 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than competition (605g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
Sony A300 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony A300 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A300
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha DSLR-A300
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