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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Updated by Samsung NX2000
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX1100 was launched 3 years after the ST100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX1100 matches up versus the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung ST100

 NX1100 ST100 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 40 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX1100

 ST100 NX1100 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST100

 NX1100 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 has external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 against the ST100.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and ST100.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
includes touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
34
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX1100Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1100 Samsung ST100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-04-11 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
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 Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $250