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Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony WX30

 ST95 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST95

 WX30 ST95 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony WX30

 ST95 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST95
Travel photography with Sony WX30
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (117 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony WX30
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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