Samsung ST95 vs Sony S980

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST95 versus Sony S980, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was brought out 24 months later than the S980 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST95 scores vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST95 versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST95 against the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and S980 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and S980.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST95 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST95 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.