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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung ST30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 6 years before the ST30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX-1S scores vs the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung ST30

 GX-1S ST30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung GX-1S

 ST30 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2006Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST30

 GX-1S ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1S has got external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S vs the ST30.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and ST30 is 68 and 98 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and ST30.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST30 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
54
lighter than others (87 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than average in class (605g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than others (87 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
30
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST30
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung ST30
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-01-16 2011-01-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 210k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE 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 - 640 x 480
Max video resolution None 640x480
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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
Storage media SD/MMC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $850 $55