Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6100

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A6100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was introduced 14 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-1S matches up vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S provides outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S against the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A6100 is 68 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A6100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6100 to offer you more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.