Samsung ST95 vs Sony A6300

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A6300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST95 scores versus the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 has external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST95 and the A6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and A6300 is 99 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and A6300.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6300 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ST95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.