Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST150F

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was announced 7 years earlier than the ST150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-10 scores versus the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-10 vs the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and ST150F is 59 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and ST150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX-10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST150F will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.