Main Features
- 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
- 200 - 3200 ISO
- 2" Fixed Screen
- Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
- 3 fps continuous shooting
- Built-In Wireless
- 125 x 93 x 66 mm, 605g.
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Samsung GX-1S Review
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Samsung GX-1S Overview
First introduced in January, 2006, Samsung GX-1S is a 6 MP DSLR with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sized CCD sensor.
Samsung GX-1S comes with a 23.5 x 15.7 mm CCD sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.26 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Samsung GX-1S
Sensor resolution of Samsung GX-1S ~ 3000 x 2000 pixels.
Samsung GX-1S has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 369.0 mm².
There are approximate 6,000,000 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Samsung GX-1S
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Samsung GX-1S with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| Optical Viewfinder |
| 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 11 Focus Points |
| Flash Sync Port |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| 2 AE Bracketing Range |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Small LCD Screen: 2" |
| Slow Continuous Shooting: 210 fps |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Full HD Video |
| No AF Face Detection |
| Low Resolution Sensor: 6 MP |
| Low Screen Resolution: 210k dots |
| Weight: 605g |
| Type Scores |
|---|
Samsung GX-1S has an Overall Score of 40/100 and ranked #190 out of 206 in DSLR cameras, and ranked #776 out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Samsung GX-1S
Samsung GX-1S weighs 605g and has external dimensions of 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6"). Considering that the average weight of Semi-Pro DSLR cameras is 783g, Samsung GX-1S is 178 grams less than the average weight of cameras in this category. Samsung GX-1S is less by 16mm more than the average length in Semi-Pro DSLR.
Weight Comparison
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
| Model | Weight | GX-1S | Dimensions | GX-1S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nikon D750 | 840 g | 605 g | 141 x 113 x 78 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Pentax K-3 | 800 g | 605 g | 131 x 100 x 77 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Sony A77 II | 647 g | 605 g | 143 x 104 x 81 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Canon 70D | 755 g | 605 g | 139 x 104 x 79 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Nikon D7100 | 765 g | 605 g | 136 x 107 x 76 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Nikon D4s | 1350 g | 605 g | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Nikon D610 | 850 g | 605 g | 141 x 113 x 82 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
|
Pentax K-5 II | 760 g | 605 g | 131 x 97 x 73 mm | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | GX-1S |
| Announced | January, 2006 |
| Body Type | Mid-size SLR |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1.5 |
| Number of Lenses | 150 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 210k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.64 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 0 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor Area | 369.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 6 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max Native ISO | 3200 |
| Min Native ISO | 200 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 0 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | None |
| Video Formats | |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 0 shots |
| Battery Type | |
| Battery Model | 4 x AA |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 605 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | SD/MMC card |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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