Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX50V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was announced 8 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L scores versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L versus the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX50V will show more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.