Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST700

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX100 (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was introduced 3 months earlier than the ST700 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX100 matches up versus the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX100 versus the ST700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and ST700 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and ST700.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST700 will provide greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.