Fujifilm S9200 vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9200 and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the GX-1S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and GX-1S is 61 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and GX-1S.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S9200 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 should have an edge in sensor innovation.