Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX300

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST90 scores vs the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST90 vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and WX300 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.