Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST95

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was introduced 5 years after the ST95 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A100 scores vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A100 compared to the ST95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and ST95.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.