Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was revealed 7 years before the RX100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GX-1S scores against the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S against the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and RX100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and RX100.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.