Nikon P7000 vs Samsung ST90

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P7000 and Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and ST90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was unveiled within a month of the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P7000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P7000 matches up vs the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon P7000 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P7000 versus the ST90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and ST90 is 85 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and ST90.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.