Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST80

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX5 was revealed 5 months later than the ST80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 and the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and ST80 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.