Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was manufactured 2 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX300M grades against the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M and the ST700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ST700 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and ST700.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX300M is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.