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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 13 months after the W350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST90 grades versus the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W350

 ST90 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung ST90

 W350 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W350

 ST90 W350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 enjoys outer 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST90 against the W350.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger ST90 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony W350
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony W350
26
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
36
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W350
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $200