Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe GX-1L was launched 5 years earlier than the ST6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-1L matches up versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung ST6500
GX-1L | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung GX-1L
ST6500 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2006 | More recent by 59 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST6500
GX-1L | ST6500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L features outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-1L and the ST6500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and ST6500 is 69 and 99 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and ST6500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L will be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung ST6500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 210k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | - |