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Samsung GX-1S

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User ratings:
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44 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
22 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.1 out of 5
3 user ratings
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Pros

  • simple operation and fine ergonomics
  • nice handling
  • pleasing picture quality

Cons

  • GX-1S lacks program shift and a PC flash terminal
  • Noise at high ISO settings
  • Does the Samsung GX-1S have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 3008, 2008 px
  • Pentax KAF
  • Multi point
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Samsung GX-1S - Pros & Cons

Samsung GX-1S

Pros

  • simple operation and fine ergonomics
  • nice handling
  • pleasing picture quality
  • and compatibility with
  • TFT LCD on the rear is bright and clear
  • Images display punchy levels of contrast and a good level of detail
  • Samsung GX-1S is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Fine detail is also well captured
  • general control layout is simple and logical

Cons

  • GX-1S lacks program shift and a PC flash terminal
  • Noise at high ISO settings
  • Does the Samsung GX-1S have Weather Sealing
  • noise was prominent
  • Poor high-ISO image quality
  • noise became noticeable with colored specks invading shadows
  • no focus assist from the flash
  • Photo features are skewed to the novice photographer
  • Lack of GrrrrThe built-in flash could be more aggressive
  • the colour reproduction is almost laughably pumped-up
  • Processing and deletion times are sluggish

Samsung GX-1S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3008 x 2008 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Samsung GX-1S - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
Max resolution3008 x 2008 px
Other resolutions
  • 2400x1600
  • 1536x1024
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Optics and focus
Lens mountPentax KAF
Optical zoom3.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Flash
Focal length multiplier1.5x
AutofocusMulti point
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserNo
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Shooting modesManual
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
Speed (JPEG)2.8 fps
Speed (RAW)2.8 fps
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Audio features
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight17.81 oz
Width4.92 in
Height3.64 in
Depth2.64 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum200
ISO maximum3200
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effectsSepia
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots210000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.95 x
Separate info displayyes
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Videography features
Video recordingyes
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate2.8 fps
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Design
Body typeMid-size SLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemno
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage128.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Maximum memory card size1.0 GB
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno

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Samsung GX-1S Samsung - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.1
Based on 6 reviews
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Samsung GX-1S Samsung GX-1S
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CNET
Published: 14.04.2006
Samsung GX-1S

Samsung GX-1S

Samsung GX-1S Camera Test: Samsung Digimax GX-1S
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Popular Photography
Published: 17.01.2019
Camera Test: Samsung Digimax GX-1S

Samsung's first digital SLR has a 24-million-lens headstart.

Samsung GX-1S Samsung GX-1S Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 16.01.2006
Samsung GX-1S Review

Samsung GX-1S review, find out how the GX-1S stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Samsung GX-1S Samsung GX-1S review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.04.2006
Samsung GX-1S review
3.0

This new camera may be a sheep in sheep's clothing

Samsung GX-1S Samsung GX-1S
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Samsung GX-1S
4.3

A competitively priced DSLR with all of the controls needed by amateur photographers.Samsung's first DSLR camera, the GX-1S, reflects its mixed ancestry in a body that appears almost identical to Pentax *ist DS2, and has remarkably similar specifications. Although compatible with most Pentax KAF mount lenses, the GX-1S is being supplied with a Schneider Kreuznach D-Xenon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which has been specially developed for the new camera. Its light weight (225 g) is a comfortable match for the camera body, but rather a snug fit on the camera body. It comes with a clip-on lens hood.

Samsung GX-1S Samsung GX-1S Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 16.01.2006
Samsung GX-1S Review | Camera Decision
2.0

Samsung GX-1S is a 6.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Pentax KAF mount. Read our GX-1S review to find its pros and cons.