Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony S950
GX-1S | S950 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung GX-1S
S950 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | January 2006 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony S950
GX-1S | S950 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and S950 is 68 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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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 |