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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST90 versus Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST90 was released at a similar time to the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST90 grades vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX10

 ST90 WX10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung ST90

 WX10 ST90 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX10

 ST90 WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST90 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST90 compared to the WX10.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WX10 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and WX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sony WX10
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony WX10
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $200