Samsung ST95 vs Sony ZV-1
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST95 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the ST95 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.
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Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST95 matches up versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony ZV-1
| ST95 | ZV-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung ST95
| ZV-1 | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2020 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 113 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony ZV-1
| ST95 | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Samsung ST95 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST95 compared to the ZV-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and ZV-1 is 99 and 88 respectively.
Samsung ST95 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and ZV-1.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST95 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ST95 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
| Samsung ST95 | Sony ZV-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST95 | Sony ZV-1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2020-05-27 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 315 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 294g (0.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $145 | $750 |