Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 6 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX260 HS scores versus the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and GX-1L.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX260 HS will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.