Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was revealed 9 years before the RX100 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1S grades against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and RX100 III is 68 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and RX100 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will result in greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.