Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST600

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST600, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was unveiled 3 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX300M scores against the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M provides outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M versus the ST600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ST600 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and ST600.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300M having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent NX300M will have a benefit in sensor innovation.