Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST600

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX300 was introduced 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX300 scores versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 against the ST600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and ST600 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and ST600.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger NX300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.