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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GX-10 was announced 4 years prior to the ST80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GX-10 scores versus the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung ST80

 GX-10 ST80 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung GX-10

 ST80 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010September 2006More modern by 40 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST80

 GX-10 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account 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") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-10 versus the ST80.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-10 and ST80 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-10 and ST80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST80 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
Samsung ST80 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung GX-10Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung ST80
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-09-21 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $850 $249