Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX20V

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX20V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 7 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S grades against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S versus the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and HX20V is 68 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and HX20V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.