Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST150F

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 8 months prior to the ST150F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1000 scores against the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 versus the ST150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.