Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX-20 was launched 4 years prior to the ST30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX-20 matches up versus the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung ST30
GX-20 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung GX-20
ST30 | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2008 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST30
GX-20 | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-20 features outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 compared to the ST30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and ST30 is 58 and 98 respectively.
Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and ST30.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-20 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-01-24 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4688 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 87 gr (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 714 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $850 | $55 |