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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced January 2006
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony S950, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and S950 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 4 years prior to the S950 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony S950

 GX-1S S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-1S

 S950 GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2006More modern by 37 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony S950

 GX-1S S950 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S features external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S and the S950.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and S950 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and S950.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony S950 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony S950
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Sony S950 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony S950
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605g (1.33 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $850 $130