Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX90V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was brought out 10 years earlier than the HX90V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1L matches up versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX90V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L and the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will provide you with extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.