Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A65

Let's look more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A65, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A65 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 6 years before the A65 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1S matches up against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S against the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A65 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A65.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A65 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.