Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung ST100
NX300M | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung NX300M
ST100 | NX300M | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |