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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 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
  • Released January 2006
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 8 years before the QX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1S grades versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony QX10

 GX-1S QX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution210k0kClearer screen (+210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung GX-1S

 QX10 GX-1S 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2006Newer by 92 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony QX10

 GX-1S QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S versus the QX10.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and QX10 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and QX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony QX10 will deliver more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
37
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony QX10 Street photography details
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (605 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony QX10
9
no video shooting
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony QX10
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Released 2006-01-16 2013-09-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch -
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $850 $250