Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was introduced 15 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-1S scores against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1S against the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and ZV-1 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony ZV-1 will result in extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.