Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A580

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A580, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A580 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 6 years prior to the A580 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-1S grades vs the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S vs the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A580 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A580.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A580 to show greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.