Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST100

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.