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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was released 13 months later than the W370 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST95 grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W370

 ST95 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST95

 W370 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W370

 ST95 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ST95 compared to the W370.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and W370.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ST95 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony W370
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W370
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings - 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $145 $230