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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Launched January 2006
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2018
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

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.

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

 GX-1S RX100 VA 

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

 RX100 VA GX-1S 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2006Fresher by 152 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k210kCrisper display (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 GX-1S RX100 VA 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography features
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
66
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
81
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
missing microphone support
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 VA
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2018-07-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605g (1.33 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $850 $998