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Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon D810A versus Samsung ST90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and ST90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D810A was announced 4 years after the ST90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D810A scores versus the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Samsung ST90

 D810A ST90 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon D810A

 ST90 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Samsung ST90

 D810A ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D810A versus Samsung ST90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D810A and the ST90.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and ST90 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D810A using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D810A will result in extra detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent D810A will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D810A
Street photography with Samsung ST90
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810A Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
MP count fantastic (36MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging info
Samsung ST90 Vlogging info
30
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon D810A vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Samsung ST90
 Nikon D810ASamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D810A Samsung ST90
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXPEED 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 7360 x 4912 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 grams (1.94 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 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 1200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) -
Card slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $3,800 $150