Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX150

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX150, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 13 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST90 matches up versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST90 compared to the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WX150 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and WX150.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.