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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively similar but the ST95 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was released 8 months earlier than the A35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST95 scores versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony A35

 ST95 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST95

 A35 ST95 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony A35

 ST95 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has physical 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST95 against the A35.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and A35 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and A35.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ST95 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older ST95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
29
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
71
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
Landscape photography with Sony A35
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others in class (415g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony A35
 Samsung ST95Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony SLT-A35
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $145 $598