Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST600

Let's look closer at the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was revealed 5 years earlier than the ST600 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX-1S matches up against the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-1S and the ST600.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and ST600 is 68 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1S and ST600.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST600 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor technology.