Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX200V

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 7 years before the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outer 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX-1L against the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and HX200V.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX200V will render more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind in sensor innovation.