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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST95, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was introduced 3 years after the ST95 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX1 scores vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung ST95

 NX1 ST95 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX1

 ST95 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST95

 NX1 ST95 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX1 against the ST95.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and ST95 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and ST95.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
resolution is great (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
74
lighter than others in class (550g)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is great (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is great (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
37
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (550g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung NX1Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung ST95
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-15 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) -
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,500 $145