Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed January 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched March 2014
- Successor is Sony RX10 II
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX10 (1") have different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GX-1S was released 9 years before the RX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-1S grades versus the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony RX10
GX-1S | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Samsung GX-1S
RX10 | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | January 2006 | Fresher by 99 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 210k | Sharper display (+1080k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX10
GX-1S | RX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers external 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 RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the RX10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and RX10 is 68 and 58 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and RX10.
Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2006-01-16 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dot | 1,290 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605 grams (1.33 lb) | 813 grams (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $850 | $698 |