Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95
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Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5000 and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Samsung ST95
D5000 | ST95 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon D5000
ST95 | D5000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | June 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Samsung ST95
D5000 | ST95 | |||
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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).
Check out the Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and ST95 is 65 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D5000 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Nikon D5000 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |