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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed January 2006
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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

 GX-1S ZV-1 

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

 ZV-1 GX-1S 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2006Fresher by 174 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k210kCrisper screen (+712k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S ZV-1 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than competition in class (294g)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
86
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung GX-1SSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-1S Sony ZV-1
Type Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2020-05-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $850 $750