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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was announced 11 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-1S grades versus the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-1S RX10 III 

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

 RX10 III GX-1S 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2006Fresher by 124 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kCrisper display (+1019k dot)

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

 GX-1S RX10 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S against the RX10 III.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and RX10 III is 68 and 53 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and RX10 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 III will render greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony RX10 III Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony RX10 III Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1S
Travel photography with Sony RX10 III
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
better than average battery power (420 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (1,051g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony RX10 III Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX10 III
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-01-16 2016-03-29
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
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 pounds) 1051g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Form of battery - 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 One One
Launch pricing $850 $1,398