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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST95 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was revealed about the same time to the W510 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST95 matches up vs the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W510

 ST95 W510 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST95

 W510 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W510

 ST95 W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ST95 against the W510.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and W510.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
27
good resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W510
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 - 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $145 $99