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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V 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 HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 7 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S matches up versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony HX30V

 GX-1S HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung GX-1S

 HX30V GX-1S 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2006Fresher by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k210kSharper display (+712k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX30V

 GX-1S HX30V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S compared to the HX30V.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and HX30V is 68 and 90 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX30V
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-01-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 6 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $420