Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-1S was launched 8 years before the QX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-1S scores vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony QX100
GX-1S | QX100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 210k | 0k | Crisper screen (+210k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung GX-1S
QX100 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | January 2006 | More modern by 92 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony QX100
GX-1S | QX100 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S has got external measurements 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 QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S compared to the QX100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and QX100 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and QX100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony QX100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2006-01-16 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | - |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | - | 200 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $850 | $268 |