Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung GX-1S

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      Specifications

      General Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelGX-20GX-1S
      Predecessor ModelSamsung GX-10
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15.1 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200200 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Max Image Resolution4688 x 31203008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions4672 x 3120, 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 12162400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatRAW (DNG), JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Manual, Color Temperature (1, 2, 3)
      Focus Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle AF, Continuous AF, Manual
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.63x
      Shutter Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      X Sync Socket
      Wireless Sync
      Exposure Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Sensitivity Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync, Wireless Mode, AE Lock, User mode, Auto Bracket, Expand Bracket, Multi Exposure
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      DxO Low Light ISO714
      DxO Color Depth23.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score68
      Video Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control InfraRed or Wired (optional)
      Environmental Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Dimensions142 x 101 x 72 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.83")125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      Power and Storage Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Battery Pack4 x AA
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/MMC
      Other Samsung GX-20 Samsung GX-1S
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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