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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was manufactured 5 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A100 matches up against the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung ST90

 A100 ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon A100

 ST90 A100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST90

 A100 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A100 and the ST90.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and ST90.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A100 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern A100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A100
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
slow fps (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
70
good battery life (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung ST90
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $162 $150