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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was released very close to the W530 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST95 grades vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W530

 ST95 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST95

 W530 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W530

 ST95 W530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 comes with outer 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST95 versus the W530.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and W530.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
27
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W530
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 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
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 - 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $145 $269