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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung ST93, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The GX-20 was brought out 4 years before the ST93 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX-20 grades vs the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung ST93

 GX-20 ST93 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung GX-20

 ST93 GX-20 
LaunchedApril 2011January 2008Newer by 39 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST93

 GX-20 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with exterior 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 ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 compared to the ST93.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and ST93 is 58 and 97 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and ST93.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will give you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-20
Street photography with Samsung ST93
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung GX-20Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-20 Samsung ST93
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-01-24 2011-04-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4688 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $850 -