Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look much closer at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was brought out 13 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1S scores versus the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior 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 VA 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S against the RX100 VA.

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

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce extra detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.