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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 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 A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Updated by Sony A77 II
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was launched 6 years before the A77 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-1S matches up against the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Sony A77

 GX-1S A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung GX-1S

 A77 GX-1S 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2006More modern by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A77

 GX-1S A77 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the A77.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and A77 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and A77.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A77 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony A77 Street photography advice
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
Sports photography with Sony A77
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
63
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (470 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging factors
Sony A77 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A77
 Samsung GX-1SSony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1S Sony SLT-A77
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-01-16 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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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 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 732 grams (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 $900