Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 4 years before the HZ15W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-1L grades vs the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L vs the HZ15W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ15W is 69 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and HZ15W.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ15W will render more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.