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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TF1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was launched 8 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-1S grades versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony TF1

 GX-1S TF1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TF1 GX-1S 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2006Newer by 90 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TF1

 GX-1S TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S against the TF1.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and TF1 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and TF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proof
lighter than others (152 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
52
lighter than competition (605g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment proof
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
9
no video
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony TF1
 Samsung GX-1SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2006-01-16 2013-06-21
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $850 $266