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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced January 2006
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was brought out 10 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-1S scores versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony HX90V

 GX-1S HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung GX-1S

 HX90V GX-1S 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2006More modern by 112 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX90V

 GX-1S HX90V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the HX90V.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HX90V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and HX90V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will resolve more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sony HX90V Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
9
no video
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX90V
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-01-16 2015-04-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $850 $440