Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HZ30W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was announced 4 years prior to the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX-1L matches up against the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GX-1L against the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung HZ30W will render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor tech.