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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close but the NX5 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was announced 5 months after the ST600 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX5 matches up against the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung ST600

 NX5 ST600 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung NX5

 ST600 NX5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST600

 NX5 ST600 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX5 vs the ST600.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and ST600 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
52
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX5
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (150 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499g)
30
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung NX5Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX5 Samsung ST600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $330