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Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Announced June 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the D5000 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5000 was announced 19 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D5000 matches up versus the ST95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Samsung ST95

 D5000 ST95 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon D5000

 ST95 D5000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Samsung ST95

 D5000 ST95 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D5000 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D5000 vs the ST95.

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and ST95 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D5000 and ST95.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D5000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST95 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D5000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (510 CIPA)
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5000 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (510 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (510 per charge)
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
52
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon D5000Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D5000 Samsung ST95
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590g (1.30 pounds) -
Dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 868 not tested
Other
Battery life 510 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL9a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $630 $145