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Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST95 and Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was introduced 8 months after the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST95 matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony H55

 ST95 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung ST95

 H55 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony H55

 ST95 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST95 has got 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) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST95 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST95 vs the H55.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and H55 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ST95 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony H55
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony H55
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $145 $235