Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST6500

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was introduced 24 months after the ST6500 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX300M matches up against the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has got outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M versus the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ST6500 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and ST6500.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX300M will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX300M provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.