Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was brought out 10 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-1S scores versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and HX90V is 68 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and HX90V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will resolve more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.