Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST30

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung ST30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was brought out 20 months later than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX210 grades versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX210 compared to the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and ST30.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX210 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX210 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.