Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST30

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was released 3 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX30 grades versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 provides exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 versus the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and ST30 is 75 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and ST30.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX30 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX30 should have an edge in sensor technology.