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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 4 years before the WX220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST90 grades versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX220

 ST90 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung ST90

 WX220 ST90 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX220

 ST90 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST90 and the WX220.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WX220 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WX220.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony WX220
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony WX220
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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
Battery life - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $198