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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • New Model is Samsung NX210
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX200 and Samsung ST90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX200 was announced 14 months later than the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX200 matches up vs the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung ST90

 NX200 ST90 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung NX200

 ST90 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung ST90

 NX200 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and 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 dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the ST90.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and ST90.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX200 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX200 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
55
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung NX200Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX200 Samsung ST90
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2012-02-28 2011-01-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) -
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $818 $150