Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX-1S was unveiled 8 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-1S scores against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony RX1R
GX-1S | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung GX-1S
RX1R | GX-1S | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2006 | More recent by 90 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 210k | Clearer display (+1019k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony RX1R
GX-1S | RX1R | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1S and the RX1R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and RX1R is 68 and 79 respectively.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and RX1R.
Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2006-01-16 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 210 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/4000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605g (1.33 pounds) | 482g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $850 | $2,798 |