Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony S2100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years before the S2100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S scores versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and S2100 is 68 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and S2100.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony S2100 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.