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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A6000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 9 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX-1S matches up against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A6000

 GX-1S A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A6000 GX-1S 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2006Newer by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kCrisper display (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A6000

 GX-1S A6000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the A6000.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A6000 is 68 and 85 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A6000.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to give more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (344 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony A6000
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
72
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition (344g)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Sony A6000 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
33
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A6000
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-01-16 2014-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 344 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $850 $548