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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was released 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Galaxy NX scores against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung ST100

 Galaxy NX ST100 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 ST100 Galaxy NX 
Display resolution1152k922kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST100

 Galaxy NX ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the ST100.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and ST100 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and ST100.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (440 shots)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST100
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung ST100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-20 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,300 $250