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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung ST600

 NX20 ST600 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung NX20

 ST600 NX20 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST600

 NX20 ST600 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and ST600 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
30
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung NX20Samsung ST600
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