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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(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
Sony W570
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W570

 ST90 W570 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST90

 W570 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W570

 ST90 W570 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 size comparison

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

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony W570
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
Sony W570 Travel photography details
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Sony W570
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W570
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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