Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V
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![Samsung GX-1S front Samsung GX-1S front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-GX-1S/Samsung-GX-1S-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V/Sony-HX9V-front.jpg)
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39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The GX-1S was introduced 6 years before the HX9V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony HX9V
GX-1S | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung GX-1S
HX9V | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2006 | More recent by 67 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+711k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX9V
GX-1S | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S and the HX9V.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V size comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and HX9V.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will provide extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-GX-1S-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 210k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment 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") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $850 | $328 |