Samsung NX mini vs Samsung ST90

Below is a complete review of the Samsung NX mini versus Samsung ST90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and ST90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was launched 3 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX mini scores versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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 Samsung NX mini versus Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX mini versus the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.