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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung ST700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was brought out 20 months after the ST700 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 matches up against the ST700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung ST700

 NX210 ST700 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung NX210

 ST700 NX210 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung ST700

 NX210 ST700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX210 versus the ST700.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX210 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent NX210 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Samsung ST700
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging information
Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
34
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
30
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung ST700
 Samsung NX210Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX210 Samsung ST700
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $625 $280