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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 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 NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NEX-5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1S matches up versus the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony NEX-5

 GX-1S NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung GX-1S

 NEX-5 GX-1S 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2006Newer by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-5

 GX-1S NEX-5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the NEX-5.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and NEX-5 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and NEX-5.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5 to offer extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography highlights
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
52
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
9
no video recording
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-5
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha NEX-5
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2010-06-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 796
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $850 $599