Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H90

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H90 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 7 years before the H90 which is quite a significant 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 H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX-1L grades against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L and the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and H90.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H90 will offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.