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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX10 was launched 4 months later than the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX10 scores versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung ST100

 NX10 ST100 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX10

 ST100 NX10 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST100

 NX10 ST100 
IntroducedApril 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX10 versus the ST100.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and ST100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and ST100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX10
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
63
good battery pack (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
24
offers face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX10Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung ST100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-04-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $626 $250