Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST65

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST65, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX3000 scores versus the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX3000 has got outside 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 ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 versus the ST65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and ST65 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and ST65.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX3000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.