Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 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
- Introduced January 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony S2100
GX-1S | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung GX-1S
S2100 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2006 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony S2100
GX-1S | S2100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2006-01-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 605 grams (1.33 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $850 | $0 |