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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 5 years after the ST90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A10 grades against the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung ST90

 A10 ST90 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon A10

 ST90 A10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST90

 A10 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A10 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A10 against the ST90.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and ST90.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A10 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Samsung ST90
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung ST90
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 200 photos -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $150