Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 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
- Announced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A560 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-1S was manufactured 5 years prior to the A560 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1S scores against the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A560
GX-1S | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung GX-1S
A560 | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | January 2006 | More modern by 56 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 210k | Sharper screen (+712k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A560
GX-1S | A560 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S provides physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S against the A560.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and A560.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A560 to result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2006-01-16 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $850 | $650 |