Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was released 5 years earlier than the HX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L scores against the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L vs the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and HX5.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX5 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.