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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II 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
  • Released January 2006
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX10
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 III
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX10 II, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was released 10 years before the RX10 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-1S scores vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony RX10 II

 GX-1S RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung GX-1S

 RX10 II GX-1S 
RevealedJune 2015January 2006More modern by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kSharper screen (+1019k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX10 II

 GX-1S RX10 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S provides external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the RX10 II.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and RX10 II is 68 and 58 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and RX10 II.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 II
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
Sony RX10 II Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
Sony RX10 II Sports photography details
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
68
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 II Travel photography advice
52
lighter than average (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 II as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX10 II
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-01-16 2015-06-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 813 grams (1.79 pounds)
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 rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $850 $998