Samsung ST95 vs Sony A3000

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A3000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the ST95 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST95 grades vs the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 provides outer measurements 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) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 compared to the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and A3000.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST95 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.