Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST150F

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ST150F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX5 grades versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 versus the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and ST150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will offer you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.