Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The NX300 was unveiled 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX300 matches up against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung ST6500
NX300 | ST6500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung NX300
ST6500 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST6500
NX300 | ST6500 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300 compared to the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and ST6500 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and ST6500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Samsung ST6500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-11-24 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 768 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $750 | - |