Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and S950 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 4 years before the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and S950.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony S950 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.