Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F
87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
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39 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Previous Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The NX500 was introduced 2 years after the ST150F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung ST150F
NX500 | ST150F | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung NX500
ST150F | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST150F
NX500 | ST150F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 versus the ST150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and ST150F is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and ST150F.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $800 | $300 |