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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung ST600, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was launched 2 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX1000 grades versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung ST600

 NX1000 ST600 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung NX1000

 ST600 NX1000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k921kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung ST600

 NX1000 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 comes with 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1000 vs the ST600.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and ST600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1000 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
55
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung NX1000Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung ST600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-04-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $388 $330