Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST600

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX scores against the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the ST600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and ST600 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.