Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was launched 4 years before the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1L matches up vs the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L has external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L and the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and HX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.