Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was brought out 6 years prior to the HX9V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-1L scores against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX9V will offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.