Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung ST90

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung ST90, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was brought out 16 months later than the ST90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1000 matches up versus the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 versus the ST90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and ST90.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer NX1000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.