Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST65

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung ST65, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-10 was revealed 5 years earlier than the ST65 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-10 scores vs the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung ST65. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-10 offers outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung ST65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 vs the ST65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and ST65 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and ST65.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST65 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.