Samsung ST95 vs Sony a3500

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony a3500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The ST95 was announced 4 years before the a3500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST95 scores against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST95 versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 against the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and a3500 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and a3500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST95 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.