Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX400V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was launched 9 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large difference 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 HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S scores vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with external 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S versus the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will show greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor technology.