Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 II

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.