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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung ST95

 NX100 ST95 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX100

 ST95 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST95

 NX100 ST95 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

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

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography advice
Samsung ST95 Street photography advice
76
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
60
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (420 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
66
great battery life (420 CIPA)
MP count decent (15MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
31
has image stabilization
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung NX100Samsung ST95
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