Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570
99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST90 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ST90 was brought out within a month of the W570 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST90 matches up vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W570
ST90 | W570 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST90
W570 | ST90 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W570
ST90 | W570 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung ST90 and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST90 against the W570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and W570.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $159 |