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Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung ST95 and Sony HX9V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was revealed 6 months earlier than the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST95 matches up vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony HX9V

 ST95 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung ST95

 HX9V ST95 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony HX9V

 ST95 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ST95 vs the HX9V.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and HX9V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and HX9V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST95
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $145 $328