Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX7V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-1L scores against the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L vs the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and HX7V is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and HX7V.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.