Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76


99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
30
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung ST95
NX1 | ST95 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 45 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX1
ST95 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST95
NX1 | ST95 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |