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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was revealed 9 months after the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX100 scores vs the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung ST100

 NX100 ST100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX100

 ST100 NX100 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST100

 NX100 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX100 and the ST100.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and ST100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX100 will give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger NX100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
66
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
features touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (155g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
31
has image stabilization
has face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX100Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung ST100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-14 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $386 $250