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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was introduced 9 years before the A77 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX-1S matches up against the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GX-1S A77 II 

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

 A77 II GX-1S 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2006More modern by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 GX-1S A77 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S versus the A77 II.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and A77 II is 68 and 62 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and A77 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A77 II to provide you with more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
Sony A77 II Street photography details
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Sony A77 II Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sony A77 II Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery power (480 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging info
Sony A77 II Vlogging info
9
can't record video
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony A77 II
 Samsung GX-1SSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-01-16 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 210k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 gr (1.33 lbs) 647 gr (1.43 lbs)
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 score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $850 $1,198