Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Replacement is Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe NX20 was unveiled 2 years after the ST600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX20 scores vs the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung ST600
NX20 | ST600 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung NX20
ST600 | NX20 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 614k | Crisper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST600
NX20 | ST600 |
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 has got external measurements 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX20 versus the ST600.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and ST600 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and ST600.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Samsung ST600 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-04-20 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | - | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,100 | $330 |