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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST95, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1L was released 5 years before the ST95 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GX-1L grades versus the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung ST95

 GX-1L ST95 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung GX-1L

 ST95 GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2006Newer by 59 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST95

 GX-1L ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX-1L compared to the ST95.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and ST95 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1L and ST95.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST95 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6MP)
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung ST95
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung ST95
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1L Samsung ST95
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
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 second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 lbs) -
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $145