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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung ST600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very close but the NX100 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was launched 9 months after the ST600 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX100 grades versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung ST600

 NX100 ST600 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung NX100

 ST600 NX100 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST600

 NX100 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung NX100 versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX100 and the ST600.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and ST600 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger NX100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
60
image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (420 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery power (420 per charge)
good MP (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (420 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
31
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung NX100Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung ST600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-14 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology VGA AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 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 sync 1/180 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 282g (0.62 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $386 $330