Clicky

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST95 and Sony a1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The ST95 was launched 11 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST95 grades vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony a1

 ST95 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung ST95

 a1 ST95 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2011More recent by 122 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony a1

 ST95 a1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 has got 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) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST95 and Sony a1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST95 vs the a1.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and a1 is 99 and 61 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and a1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older ST95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
88
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/400s)
high megapixels (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery power (530 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
high megapixels (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography information
Sony a1 Landscape photography information
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (530 per charge)
two card slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
Sony a1 Vlogging info
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony a1
 Samsung ST95Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Alpha a1
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-19 2021-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO - 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video file format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Cost at launch $145 $6,498