Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close but the GX-20 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was unveiled 6 years before the ST150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 grades vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the GX-20 and the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and ST150F is 58 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and ST150F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST150F will provide you with greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.