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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 13 months later than the W320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST90 matches up versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W320

 ST90 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST90

 W320 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W320

 ST90 W320 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 offers exterior measurements 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST90 against the W320.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ST90 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
Sony W320 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sony W320
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony W320
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W320
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 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
Launch price $150 $269