Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 11 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-1L matches up vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and HX80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and HX80.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.