Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX10 (1") have different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 9 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as 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 RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GX-1L matches up against the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L and the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and RX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.