Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung ST95

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung ST95, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-10 was launched 5 years prior to the ST95 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX-10 grades against the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-10 & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-10 compared to the ST95.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and ST95 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and ST95.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST95 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.