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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Released January 2006
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was introduced 11 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony RX100 V

 GX-1S RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung GX-1S

 RX100 V GX-1S 
LaunchedOctober 2016January 2006Fresher by 130 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kClearer screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 V

 GX-1S RX100 V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features outside 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 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S and the RX100 V.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and RX100 V.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Sony RX100 V Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Sports photography highlights
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 V Travel photography factors
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
81
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 V
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2006-01-16 2016-10-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
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 per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $998