Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST30

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was launched 16 months later than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX20 matches up vs the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX20 and the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and ST30 is 83 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and ST30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.