Samsung ST95 vs Sony W830

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST95 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST95 grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ST95 and the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and W830.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.