Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST90

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1 scores vs the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 compared to the ST90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and ST90 is 66 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and ST90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will give greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher NX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.