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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GX-20 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ST6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX-20 grades against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung ST6500

 GX-20 ST6500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung GX-20

 ST6500 GX-20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2008Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST6500

 GX-20 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-20 provides physical dimensions 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 ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX-20 and the ST6500.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and ST6500 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and ST6500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung ST6500 will show extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
good resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
73
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
43
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
9
no video
32
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung GX-20Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung ST6500
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2011-01-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $850 -