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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX-20 was released 23 months earlier than the ST600 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX-20 matches up versus the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung ST600

 GX-20 ST600 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung GX-20

 ST600 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2008Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST600

 GX-20 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-20 against the ST600.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and ST600 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and ST600.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung GX-20 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
43
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
9
no video
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (150g)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung GX-20Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung ST600
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-01-24 2010-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $850 $330