Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H55

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H55, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H55 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 5 years before the H55 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1L grades against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L against the H55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and H55 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and H55.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H55 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.