Samsung GX-1L vs Sony TX9

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was announced 5 years earlier than the TX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX-1L matches up against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L has got external measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L versus the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and TX9 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX9 will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.