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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched January 2006
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A35
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony A33, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years prior to the A33 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX-1S matches up versus the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A33

 GX-1S A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A33 GX-1S 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2006Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A33

 GX-1S A33 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the A33.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A33 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and A33.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A33 to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
Sony A33 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
72
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony A33 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors (605 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
Landscape photography with Sony A33
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
bad battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A33
 Samsung GX-1SSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony SLT-A33
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-01-16 2010-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.33 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $230