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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST95 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was unveiled 3 years after the ST95 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX mini grades vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung ST95

 NX mini ST95 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX mini

 ST95 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST95

 NX mini ST95 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX mini against the ST95.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and ST95 is 93 and 99 respectively.

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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and ST95.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will render greater detail having an extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent NX mini should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography features
Samsung ST95 Street photography features
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery life (650 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
76
good battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
38
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST95
 Samsung NX miniSamsung ST95
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung ST95
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-03-19 2011-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 -
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $530 $145