Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST30

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung ST30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was revealed 3 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX mini scores vs the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX mini vs the ST30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and ST30.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide extra detail because of its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX mini is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.