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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung ST150F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was brought out 11 months after the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX2000 grades versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung ST150F

 NX2000 ST150F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung NX2000

 ST150F NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung ST150F

 NX2000 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX2000 compared to the ST150F.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX2000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung NX2000Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung ST150F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-30 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $300