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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5T 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-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was introduced 8 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S scores vs the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-1S NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T GX-1S 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2006Fresher by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 GX-1S NEX-5T 
Manual focus Very exact focus

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

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S vs the NEX-5T.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and NEX-5T is 68 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to show greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.

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

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
9
no video
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2006-01-16 2013-08-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
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
Maximum 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $850 $400