Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST150F

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX10 was unveiled 3 years before the ST150F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX10 grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 against the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and ST150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and ST150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will give extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.