Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was launched 6 years before the ST6500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-1S scores vs the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S enjoys external 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 ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S vs the ST6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and ST6500 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and ST6500.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST6500 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor technology.