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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was introduced 24 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST90 grades against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony W710

 ST90 W710 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST90

 W710 ST90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony W710

 ST90 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST90 versus the W710.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and W710 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and W710.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W710 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony W710
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Cost at release $150 $90