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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and S930 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was introduced 4 years prior to the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-1S scores vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony S930

 GX-1S S930 
Display dimensions2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution210k112kClearer display (+98k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung GX-1S

 S930 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2006Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony S930

 GX-1S S930 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S vs the S930.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and S930 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and S930.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S930 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
52
lighter than competition (605g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sony S930
9
no video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony S930
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-01-16 2009-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 gr (1.33 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $850 $219