Samsung ST95 vs Sony A390

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A390, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively close but the ST95 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was introduced 6 months later than the A390 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST95 scores against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 comes with outer dimensions 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) and the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST95 versus Sony A390 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST95 versus the A390.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and A390 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and A390.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST95 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST95 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.