Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST700, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The GX-1S was brought out 6 years prior to the ST700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX-1S matches up versus the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung ST700
GX-1S | ST700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung GX-1S
ST700 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST700
GX-1S | ST700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S offers outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S vs the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and ST700 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and ST700.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST700 will give more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1S | Samsung ST700 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2006-01-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
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 | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $850 | $280 |