Samsung GX-1L vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was announced 15 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX-1L grades against the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about 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") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1L compared to the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and ZV-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.