Samsung ST95 vs Sony a5000

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST95 and Sony a5000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ST95 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST95 was released 4 years before the a5000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST95 grades vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST95 against the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and a5000 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and a5000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST95 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a5000 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.