Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST93

Here, we are looking at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST93, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was brought out 6 years prior to the ST93 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX-1L grades against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST93 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1L versus the ST93.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and ST93 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and ST93.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST93 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.