Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST100

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was revealed 4 years prior to the ST100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-10 scores versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 against the ST100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and ST100 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and ST100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.