Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.