Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10
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37 Features
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38 Features
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX10
ST90 | WX10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung ST90
WX10 | ST90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX10
ST90 | WX10 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |