Samsung ST95 vs Sony A33

Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A33, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was brought out 5 months later than the A33 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST95 scores vs the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony A33 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST95 and the A33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and A33 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and A33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST95 will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.