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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony HX1

 GX-1L HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 HX1 GX-1L 
RevealedApril 2009February 2006Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX1

 GX-1L HX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sony HX1
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography factors
Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than others (570g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
48
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (544 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
22
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (544g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX1
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-02-24 2009-04-22
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $47,999