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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST90 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was revealed 13 months later than the W380 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST90 scores vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W380

 ST90 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST90

 W380 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W380

 ST90 W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST90 versus the W380.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and W380.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ST90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W380
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 - 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $44