Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST100

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was released 2 years after the ST100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX20 grades versus the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX20 compared to the ST100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and ST100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and ST100.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher NX20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.