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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony HX9V

 GX-1L HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung GX-1L

 HX9V GX-1L 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2006More recent by 65 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX9V

 GX-1L HX9V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
52
lighter than average (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (245g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony HX9V
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-02-24 2011-07-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 210k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $328