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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST150F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 6 months later than the ST150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung ST150F

 Galaxy NX ST150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 ST150F Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST150F

 Galaxy NX ST150F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the ST150F.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and ST150F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and ST150F.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (495 grams)
30
rather wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung ST150F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-20 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HD TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,300 $300