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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was manufactured 3 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX300 grades against the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung ST80

 NX300 ST80 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung NX300

 ST80 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST80

 NX300 ST80 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 features outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300 versus the ST80.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and ST80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and ST80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger NX300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
67
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
39
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung NX300Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300 Samsung ST80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3" 3"
Screen resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $750 $249