Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2014

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST95 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST95 grades versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W800
ST95 | W800 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung ST95
W800 | ST95 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W800
ST95 | W800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST95 has physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST95 versus the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and W800 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and W800.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST95 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung ST95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.4 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $145 | $90 |