Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung GX-1L

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX130 IS scores against the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and GX-1L is 85 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX130 IS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.