Samsung ST95 vs Sony W730

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST95 versus Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST95 grades vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 features physical dimensions 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST95 compared to the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and W730 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and W730.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST95 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.