Samsung NX11 vs Samsung ST90

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung ST90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was launched at a similar time to the ST90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX11 grades versus the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX11 and the ST90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and ST90 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and ST90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX11 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.