Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST65

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST65, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX20 was unveiled 16 months later than the ST65 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX20 grades against the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 provides exterior measurements 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 ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX20 versus the ST65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and ST65 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and ST65.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.