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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX mini scores versus the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung ST80

 NX mini ST80 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010More recent by 52 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung NX mini

 ST80 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST80

 NX mini ST80 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini features outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini against the ST80.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and ST80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail having its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern NX mini is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Samsung ST80
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
76
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (196g)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20.5MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
39
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
38
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than average in class (196g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST80
 Samsung NX miniSamsung ST80
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung ST80
Category 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 4800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 650 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $530 $249