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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(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
Sony RX100 VII
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 GX-1S RX100 VII 

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

 RX100 VII GX-1S 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2006Fresher by 164 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kCrisper 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 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging info
9
no video recording
81
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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