Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX70

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung ST95 versus Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was announced 12 months before the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST95 scores versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 provides external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST95 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 versus the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and WX70.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.