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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST95 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST95 was announced 4 years before the W810 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST95 matches up vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony W810

 ST95 W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST95

 W810 ST95 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony W810

 ST95 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST95 against the W810.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and W810.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony W810
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $145 $100