Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was announced 10 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX-1S scores versus the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external measurements 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 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S against the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and RX100 IV is 68 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and RX100 IV.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.