Samsung ST90 vs Sony W610

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 11 months prior to the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST90 grades against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 has outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST90 versus the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and W610.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older ST90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.