Clicky

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and H50 (9MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The GX-1S was manufactured 4 years before the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-1S scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony H50

 GX-1S H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung GX-1S

 H50 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2006Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H50

 GX-1S H50 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S vs the H50.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and H50 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H50 will show extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony H50
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony H50
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-01-16 2009-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $850 $80