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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX210 and Samsung ST100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was launched 2 years after the ST100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX210 grades vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung ST100

 NX210 ST100 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX210

 ST100 NX210 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung ST100

 NX210 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 offers external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX210 compared to the ST100.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and ST100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent NX210 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
supports touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX210Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung ST100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 614k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $625 $250