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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched around the same time to the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST90 scores against the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W530

 ST90 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST90

 W530 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W530

 ST90 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 has exterior 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST90 vs the W530.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and W530.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
Portrait photography with Sony W530
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony W530
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W530
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $269