Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-1S was introduced 14 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX-1S matches up versus the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony RX100 VII
GX-1S | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung GX-1S
RX100 VII | GX-1S | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2006 | Fresher by 164 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Crisper display (+711k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 VII
GX-1S | RX100 VII | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the RX100 VII.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and RX100 VII is 68 and 88 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and RX100 VII.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-01-16 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 lb) | 302g (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $850 | $1,298 |