Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST65

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung ST65, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ST65 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX-1L grades against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1L provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1L vs the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1L and ST65 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and ST65.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST65 will render more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.