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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX1

 ST90 WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST90

 WX1 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX1

 ST90 WX1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony WX1
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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