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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung ST700

 NX300M ST700 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k230kClearer display (+538k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung NX300M

 ST700 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST700

 NX300M ST700 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography info
Samsung ST700 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
66
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST700
 Samsung NX300MSamsung ST700
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX300M Samsung ST700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-03 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) -
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $280