Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was launched 8 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1S grades versus the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S against the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and RX1 is 68 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and RX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.