Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX220

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST95 grades vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 against the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and WX220 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and WX220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.