Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST100

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was launched 5 years before the ST100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1S scores against the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the ST100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and ST100 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and ST100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST100 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor technology.