Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX10V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was introduced 7 years earlier than the HX10V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L scores against the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has outer 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L versus the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HX10V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and HX10V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX10V will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.