Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST30, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1L was launched 5 years earlier than the ST30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX-1L grades against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1L offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L against the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and ST30 is 69 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and ST30.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST30 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor technology.