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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was announced 13 months later than the W310 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST90 grades vs the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W310

 ST90 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung ST90

 W310 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W310

 ST90 W310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ST90 compared to the W310.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and W310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST90 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ST90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony W310
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
71
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Sony W310
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W310
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $150