Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung ST95 and Samsung NX300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST95 has external dimensions of 92 x 53 x 17 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.67″) and weighs (including batteries). Samsung NX300 has external dimensions of 122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61″) and weighs 331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung ST95 and the Samsung NX300. Samsung ST95 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 30mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Samsung NX300. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Samsung ST95 has a built-in lens but Samsung NX300 doesn't. Once you put a lens on NX300, its thickness will increase significantly.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung ST95 and Samsung NX300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung ST95 is 331g lighter than the Samsung NX300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on NX300, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Samsung ST95 nor Samsung NX300 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung NX300's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung ST95's 3 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Samsung NX300 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Samsung ST95 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to NX300.