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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was released 3 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX300M grades vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung ST100

 NX300M ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX300M

 ST100 NX300M 
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1152k768kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST100

 NX300M ST100 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M and the ST100.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and ST100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and ST100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer NX300M is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
66
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST100
 Samsung NX300MSamsung ST100
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300M Samsung ST100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-03 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 768k dot 1,152k dot
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 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $250