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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Launched January 2006
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was launched 6 years earlier than the ST65 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX-1S grades against the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung ST65

 GX-1S ST65 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung GX-1S

 ST65 GX-1S 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2006Fresher by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST65

 GX-1S ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer 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) whilst the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S compared to the ST65.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and ST65 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and ST65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST65 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging information
Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST65
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung ST65
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2006-01-16 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
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 605 grams (1.33 pounds) -
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 Overall 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 Single Single
Price at release $850 $130