Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was brought out 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX300 matches up vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 against the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and ST100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX300 will have an edge in sensor technology.