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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very close but the NX100 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX100 matches up against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung ST150F

 NX100 ST150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung NX100

 ST150F NX100 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST150F

 NX100 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 against the ST150F.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and ST150F.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST150F will result in greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
76
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
60
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX100
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
66
better than average battery (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
31
image stabilization
includes face detect focus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung NX100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX100 Samsung ST150F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology VGA AMOLED QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $386 $300