Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony HX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX100V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX-1S grades versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S against the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX100V will give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.