Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX20V

Lets look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX20V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX20V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the GX-1L matches up vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features outer measurements 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L against the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX20V will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.