Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST90

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ST90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX-10 grades vs the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has exterior measurements 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 ST90 has sizing 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).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX-10 and the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and ST90 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and ST90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST90 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.