Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST100

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was announced 4 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX30 matches up against the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 against the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and ST100 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and ST100.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX30 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent NX30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.