Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was manufactured 12 months before the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST90 scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 enjoys outer 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) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST90 vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WX50.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX50 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.