Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST100

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was manufactured 4 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX3000 scores vs the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 compared to the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and ST100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and ST100.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX3000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.