Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Released January 2011
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung ST30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NX10 was released 9 months before the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX10 grades versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung ST30
NX10 | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung NX10
ST30 | NX10 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | April 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST30
NX10 | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 compared to the ST30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and ST30 is 80 and 98 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and ST30.
To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX10 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-04-07 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 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 | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 87g (0.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $626 | $55 |