Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was introduced 9 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1S matches up against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S versus the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and QX1 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX1 to offer more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.