Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 monthThe 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.
Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony a1
ST95 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung ST95
a1 | ST95 | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | January 2011 | More recent by 122 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Sharper display (+980k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony a1
ST95 | a1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and a1 is 99 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Samsung ST95 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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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 |