Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung ST150F
Galaxy NX | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung Galaxy NX
ST150F | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST150F
Galaxy NX | ST150F | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |