Samsung ST95 vs Sony A230

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was revealed 21 months later than the A230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST95 matches up against the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST95 versus the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and A230 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and A230.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST95 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST95 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ST95 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.