Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S930

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony S930, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S930 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was brought out 3 years before the S930 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX-1L grades vs the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and S930.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony S930 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.