Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty close but the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was released 5 years earlier than the ST30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 grades against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has outside dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GX-10 versus the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and ST30 is 59 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged GX-10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.