Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1
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![Samsung GX-1S front Samsung GX-1S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-GX-1S/Samsung-GX-1S-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha QX1 front Sony Alpha QX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-QX1/Sony-QX1-front.jpg)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Overview
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.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony QX1
GX-1S | QX1 | |||
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Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") |
Screen resolution | 210k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+210k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung GX-1S
QX1 | GX-1S | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 105 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony QX1
GX-1S | QX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 size comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and QX1 is 68 and 90 respectively.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Alpha-QX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Announced | 2006-01-16 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | - |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $850 | $500 |