Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600
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Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
- Launched September 2015
- New Model is Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon G5 X versus Samsung ST600, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the G5 X (1") and ST600 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe G5 X was manufactured 5 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G5 X scores vs the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Samsung ST600
G5 X | ST600 | |||
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Launched | September 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon G5 X
ST600 | G5 X | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Samsung ST600
G5 X | ST600 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X features physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon G5 X versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X and the ST600.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and ST600 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and ST600.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G5 X will give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer G5 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G5 X vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Samsung ST600 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-09-11 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 353 gr (0.78 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 471 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-13L | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $799 | $330 |