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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • New Model is Sony A390
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was announced 4 years before the A380 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1S grades versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A380

 GX-1S A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A380 GX-1S 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2006More recent by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A380

 GX-1S A380 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior 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 A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S compared to the A380.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A380 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A380 to resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony A380
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony A380 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony A380 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A380
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-01-16 2009-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $899