Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was manufactured 8 years prior to the NEX-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-1S matches up vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and NEX-6 is 68 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and NEX-6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.