Samsung ST95 vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A68, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ST95 was revealed 5 years prior to the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST95 matches up against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST95 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST95 versus the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and A68 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and A68.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST95 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A68 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.