Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung GX-1L

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores vs the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS against the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and GX-1L is 64 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and GX-1L.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX1 IS will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX1 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.