Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung ST93

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung ST93, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-1S was announced 6 years prior to the ST93 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1S matches up versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S offers external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-1S versus the ST93.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and ST93 is 68 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1S and ST93.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will give greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S is going to be behind in sensor tech.