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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony NEX-6
(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
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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).

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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.

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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 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2006Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (345 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography features
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
75
lighter than others (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
9
can't shoot video
32
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (345 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung GX-1SSony 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