Samsung ST95 vs Sony a5100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung ST95 and Sony a5100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was announced 4 years prior to the a5100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST95 grades against the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST95 and Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST95 versus the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and a5100 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and a5100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a5100 will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.