Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST90

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 20 months after the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 4G is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.