Nikon S6400 vs Samsung ST90

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S6400 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was announced 20 months later than the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6400 grades vs the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 provides external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6400 vs the ST90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and ST90.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S6400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.