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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX20 was announced 8 months prior to the ST150F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX20 grades versus the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung ST150F

 NX20 ST150F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung NX20

 ST150F NX20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST150F

 NX20 ST150F 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX20 versus the ST150F.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and ST150F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX20
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
30
fairly wide (25mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung NX20Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX20 Samsung ST150F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-20 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,100 $300