Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95
88 Imaging
54 Features
54 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
(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

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST95, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The NX100 was manufactured 4 months before the ST95 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 matches up versus the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung ST95
NX100 | ST95 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX100
ST95 | NX100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST95
NX100 | ST95 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 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).
Examine the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 vs the ST95.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and ST95 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and ST95.
As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST95 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Samsung NX100 | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX100 | Samsung ST95 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | () |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | VGA AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 563 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $386 | $145 |