Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Announced May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung ST150F
NX3000 | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung NX3000
ST150F | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST150F
NX3000 | ST150F | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX3000 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-05-26 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $897 | $300 |