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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced January 2006
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GX-1S was released 6 years prior to the ST90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GX-1S scores against the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung ST90

 GX-1S ST90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung GX-1S

 ST90 GX-1S 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2006More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST90

 GX-1S ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S features outer 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) while the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-1S and the ST90.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and ST90 is 68 and 99 respectively.

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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and ST90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GX-1S is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
Street photography with Samsung ST90
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (605g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography info
Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging advice
Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung ST90
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung ST90
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2006-01-16 2011-01-19
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 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 210 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605g (1.33 lb) -
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card -
Storage slots Single Single
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