Samsung GX-1S vs Sony G3

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and G3 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was announced 4 years before the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-1S grades vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys 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) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S compared to the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and G3 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and G3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony G3 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.