Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST30

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was brought out 7 months earlier than the ST30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX5 scores vs the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical dimensions 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 ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 versus the ST30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and ST30 is 80 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and ST30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will show extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.