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Comparison of Pentax *ist DL2 and Samsung GX-1S [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung GX-1S ×
Pentax *ist DL2 ×
General
ModelSamsung GX-1SPentax *ist DL2
BrandSamsungPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberGX-1S*ist DL2
Camera formatSLRSLR
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)125125
Width (mm)6767
Height (mm)9393
Weight (g)505470
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Pentax *ist DL
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)6.16.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72368.95
Sensor width (mm)23.723.5
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.887.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1024(1.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 1024(1.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2008(6.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • ccd raw (.pef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • ccd raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.82.8
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Pentax K
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point phase detection5-point phase detection (SAFOX VIII) w/ selectable spot AF
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeFixed eye-level pentaprismFixed molded penta-mirror type
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)210,000210,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, 200 - 3200Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • d
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • d
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (w
  • manual
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot16-segment coupled with lens / AF info: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait , Night Scene Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Standard, Flash offPortrait , Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard flash off, Night Scene, Surf&Snow, Text, Sunset, Kids, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description15.6m (ISO 200)15.6m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • ccd raw (.pef)
  • ccd raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.82.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Power
Battery form factor4 x AA or 2 x CR-V34 x AA or 2 x CR-V3
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digimax master
  • drivers
-
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows



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