Samsung ST90 vs Sony W220

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST90 and Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was introduced 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST90 matches up versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST90 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST90 against the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and W220.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent ST90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.