Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST100

The following is a complete review of the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX5 was manufactured 5 months after the ST100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX5 grades versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX5 vs the ST100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and ST100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and ST100.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.