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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 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 A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was brought out 5 years before the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX-1S scores vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A450

 GX-1S A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A450 GX-1S 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2006More modern by 48 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A450

 GX-1S A450 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers external dimensions 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S vs the A450.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A450 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A450.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A450 to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
Sony A450 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
52
lighter than average (605 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A450
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-01-16 2010-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $1,241