Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.