Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST95

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ST95 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NX500 was revealed 4 years after the ST95 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX500 matches up against the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 versus the ST95.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and ST95 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and ST95.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will offer you more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.