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Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony WX9
(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
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung ST95 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was announced within a month of the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST95 grades versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony WX9

 ST95 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST95

 WX9 ST95 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony WX9

 ST95 WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 has external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST95 against the WX9.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and WX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony WX9
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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 1 1
Price at release $145 $188