Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX90V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was launched 5 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST95 matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST95 compared to the HX90V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and HX90V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.