Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX30V

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX30V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 7 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology 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 HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1L scores against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1L versus the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and HX30V.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will give you greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.