Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung GX-1L

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was launched 7 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS scores vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 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") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the GX-1L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and GX-1L.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX280 HS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.