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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 8 years before the ST150F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-1S scores against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung ST150F

 GX-1S ST150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung GX-1S

 ST150F GX-1S 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2006More modern by 84 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST150F

 GX-1S ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the ST150F.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and ST150F is 68 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and ST150F.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will resolve more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
9
no video recording
30
rather wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung ST150F
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2006-01-16 2013-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $850 $300