Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 12 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1L matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and RX10 IV is 69 and 52 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.