Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.