Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6
68 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
40
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony NEX-6
| GX-1S | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung GX-1S
| NEX-6 | GX-1S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 | January 2006 | Fresher by 87 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Crisper display (+711k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-6
| GX-1S | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsStreet Comparison
Photography GlossarySports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2013-03-25 |
| 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 151 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 210k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 605 grams (1.33 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 photos |
| Battery format | - | 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 | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $850 | $365 |