Samsung ST95 vs Sony W650

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST95 and Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST95 scores versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST95 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST95 compared to the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and W650 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and W650.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older ST95 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.