Samsung GX-1S vs Sony QX30

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony QX30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was introduced 9 years before the QX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX-1S grades against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S and the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and QX30 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and QX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX30 will resolve greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.