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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 7 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S matches up vs the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GX-1S NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R GX-1S 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2006More recent by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k210kCrisper screen (+710k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S NEX-5R 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

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

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S provides external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S versus the NEX-5R.

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

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

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

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

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5R to show extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography information
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography features
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
73
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
31
touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-01-16 2012-08-29
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $750