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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 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
  • Released January 2006
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 11 years before the A6300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S scores vs the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A6300

 GX-1S A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A6300 GX-1S 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2006Newer by 122 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A6300

 GX-1S A6300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S and the A6300.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A6300 is 68 and 83 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A6300.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6300 to show greater detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Sony A6300
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
75
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sony A6300 Vlogging features
9
no video
35
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A6300
 Samsung GX-1SSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Alpha a6300
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2006-01-16 2016-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 425
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony E
Amount of lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 404g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $850 $889