Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A68

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A68, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A68 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was unveiled 10 years before the A68 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1S matches up against the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S offers external 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 A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and A68 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A68.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A68 to render more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.