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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was announced 3 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1 grades vs the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung ST30

 NX1 ST30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung NX1

 ST30 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST30

 NX1 ST30 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 and the ST30.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and ST30 is 66 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and ST30.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer greater detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Samsung ST30 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
54
lighter than competitors in class (87 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
31
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition (550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung NX1Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung ST30
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 -
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 7.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,500 $55