Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700
87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
72


99 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ST700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The NX500 was released 4 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX500 scores against the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung ST700
NX500 | ST700 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung NX500
ST700 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST700
NX500 | ST700 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 compared to the ST700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and ST700 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and ST700.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Samsung ST700 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | - |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.265 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $280 |