Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.