Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe ST90 was revealed 18 months after the WX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST90 matches up vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX1
ST90 | WX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST90
WX1 | ST90 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX1
ST90 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST90 versus the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and WX1.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ST90 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $150 | $149 |