Samsung GX-1L vs Sony QX10

Its time to look closer at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was announced 8 years before the QX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX-1L grades versus the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L against the QX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and QX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX10 will provide extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.