Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST90

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung ST90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ST90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX-20 scores vs the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 versus the ST90.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and ST90 is 58 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will give extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.