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).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.