Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was announced 17 months later than the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX3000 grades vs the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX3000 versus the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and ST150F.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.