Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST100

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX200 was introduced 2 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX200 matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 and the ST100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and ST100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent NX200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.