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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
75
Imaging
62
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was launched 3 years after the ST95 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX30 scores versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung ST95

 NX30 ST95 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX30

 ST95 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung ST95

 NX30 ST95 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX30 vs the ST95.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and ST95 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and ST95.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger NX30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST95 Sports photography factors
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
74
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST95 Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung NX30Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX30 Samsung ST95
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-03 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) -
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $699 $145