Samsung ST95 vs Sony W380

Let's look much closer at the Samsung ST95 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was unveiled 13 months after the W380 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST95 scores versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 features 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) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST95 compared to the W380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and W380.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern ST95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.