Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung ST80
GX-10 | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung GX-10
ST80 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 40 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST80
GX-10 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |