Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung ST600

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was released 3 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX2000 scores vs the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX2000 versus Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 vs the ST600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX2000 and ST600 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and ST600.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX2000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.