Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30
99 Imaging
38 Features
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38 Features
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ST95 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST95 grades against the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony WX30
ST95 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST95
WX30 | ST95 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony WX30
ST95 | WX30 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 offers physical dimensions 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) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ST95 and the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and WX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung ST95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $145 | $259 |