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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was launched 2 years after the ST30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1100 matches up vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung ST30

 NX1100 ST30 
RevealedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung NX1100

 ST30 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST30

 NX1100 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 features external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with 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") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 and the ST30.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and ST30.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
34
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST30
 Samsung NX1100Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1100 Samsung ST30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2011-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 87 gr (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $55