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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung ST90 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was announced 6 months earlier than the W550 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ST90 scores vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W550

 ST90 W550 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung ST90

 W550 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W550

 ST90 W550 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST90 and Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST90 against the W550.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W550 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and W550.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
Sony W550 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography features
Sony W550 Sports photography features
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
Sony W550 Travel photography information
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
Sony W550 Landscape photography info
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony W550
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W550
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-07-24
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 - 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Launch pricing $150 $119