Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung GX-1L

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was launched 7 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores against the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS against the GX-1L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and GX-1L.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX270 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX270 HS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.