Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST600

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST600, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was announced 4 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX1 grades versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 against the ST600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and ST600 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.