Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST30

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was revealed 24 months after the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX300M scores vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M features outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX300M compared to the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and ST30 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and ST30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will show greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer NX300M is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.