Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST90 was revealed 6 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST90 grades versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX30
| ST90 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST90
| WX30 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX30
| ST90 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST90 versus the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WX30.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX30 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $150 | $259 |