Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung ST600
NX5 | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung NX5
ST600 | NX5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST600
NX5 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and ST600 is 80 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |