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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was manufactured at a similar time to the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST95 grades vs the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W570

 ST95 W570 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST95

 W570 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W570

 ST95 W570 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has got physical 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) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST95 compared to the W570.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and W570.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony W570
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W570
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $145 $159