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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced January 2006
Sony S2100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony S2100

 GX-1S S2100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung GX-1S

 S2100 GX-1S 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2006More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony S2100

 GX-1S S2100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony S2100
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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
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