Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung GX-1L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and GX-1L is 81 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and GX-1L.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX400 IS will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.