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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony RX1

 GX-1S RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung GX-1S

 RX1 GX-1S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2006More modern by 86 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kCrisper display (+1019k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX1

 GX-1S RX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
81
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography features
Sony RX1 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
53
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony RX1 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than average (482g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX1
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2006-01-16 2013-02-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $850 $2,798