Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.