Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST95

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST95, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was unveiled 24 months later than the ST95 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX300M scores vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX300M versus the ST95.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and ST95 is 86 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and ST95.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300M with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have an edge in sensor technology.