Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H400 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was introduced 9 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-1L grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L vs the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and H400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will deliver greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.