Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX200V

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX200V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was released 7 years earlier than the HX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-1S scores vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S vs the HX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.