Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was brought out 10 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GX-1S grades versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outer 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 II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S and the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and RX1R II is 68 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with extra detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor tech.