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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST600, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was manufactured 4 years prior to the ST600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-1L scores against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung ST600

 GX-1L ST600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung GX-1L

 ST600 GX-1L 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2006Newer by 47 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k210kClearer display (+942k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST600

 GX-1L ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L and the ST600.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and ST600.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST600 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
52
lighter than others (570g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
has focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
30
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (150g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST600
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung ST600
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1L Samsung ST600
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-02-24 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $330