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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively close but the NX5 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The NX5 was manufactured 7 months prior to the ST95 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 scores vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung ST95

 NX5 ST95 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung NX5

 ST95 NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST95

 NX5 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 and the ST95.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and ST95 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and ST95.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST95 will result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
72
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
Samsung ST95 Street photography advice
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
52
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
24
offers face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung NX5Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX5 Samsung ST95
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-01 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $145