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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was released around the same time to the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M 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 view of how the NX300M scores versus the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung ST150F

 NX300M ST150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung NX300M

 ST150F NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST150F

 NX300M ST150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M and the ST150F.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX300M will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than others in class (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung NX300MSamsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX300M Samsung ST150F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 768k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $699 $300