Samsung GX-1L vs Sony WX9

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX9, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was brought out 5 years before the WX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX-1L scores against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L offers 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) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1L and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L and the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and WX9 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1L and WX9.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.