Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST80

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX30 and Samsung ST80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was announced 4 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX30 scores against the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside dimensions 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 ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 and the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and ST80 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and ST80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX30 will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.