Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX1

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ST95 was announced 18 months after the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST95 matches up vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 features outside 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) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST95 against the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST95 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ST95 will have an advantage in sensor technology.