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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was introduced 13 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST95 grades versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W310

 ST95 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung ST95

 W310 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W310

 ST95 W310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 has physical 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST95 against the W310.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and W310.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ST95 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography features
Sony W310 Street photography features
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W310
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $145 $150