Samsung NX20 vs Samsung ST80

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX20 versus Samsung ST80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was introduced 2 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX20 scores versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 features outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX20 vs the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and ST80 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and ST80.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.