Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.