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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(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
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W800

 ST95 W800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung ST95

 W800 ST95 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W800

 ST95 W800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W800
 Samsung ST95Sony 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