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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
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 NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung ST100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST100 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was launched 4 years after the ST100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX mini matches up against the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung ST100

 NX mini ST100 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX mini

 ST100 NX mini 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST100

 NX mini ST100 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX mini vs the ST100.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and ST100.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX mini provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery life (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
76
good battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition (196g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX miniSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung ST100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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