Samsung GX-1S vs Sony HX9V

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was introduced 6 years before the HX9V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-1S and the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and HX9V.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will provide extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.