Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST30

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung ST30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was introduced 16 months later than the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX1000 matches up versus the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 against the ST30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and ST30.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher NX1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.