Nikon D90 vs Samsung ST600

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon D90 and Samsung ST600, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close but the D90 (APS-C) and ST600 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D90 was manufactured 15 months earlier than the ST600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the D90 scores against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D90 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D90 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D90 comes with exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D90 vs the ST600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D90 and ST600 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D90 and ST600.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D90 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST600 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older D90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.