Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX10

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.