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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 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
  • Announced January 2006
Sony A560
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A560

 GX-1S A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A560 GX-1S 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2006More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A560

 GX-1S A560 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony A560 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony A560
52
lighter than competitors (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony A560 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
two card slots
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A560
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha DSLR-A560
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