Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX400V

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX400V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was brought out 9 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L grades against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and HX400V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX400V will provide greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.