Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST30

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was unveiled 2 years after the ST30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300 matches up against the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX300 versus the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and ST30 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300 will give you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.