Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years before the HX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-1S scores vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1S and Sony HX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and HX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX5 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.