Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530
99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W530
ST95 | W530 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST95
W530 | ST95 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W530
ST95 | W530 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Samsung ST95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 |