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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was manufactured 13 months after the W330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST95 matches up versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W330

 ST95 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST95

 W330 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W330

 ST95 W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 has outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 versus the W330.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and W330 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and W330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ST95 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST95
Sports photography with Sony W330
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $145 $170