Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung ST90
NX200 | ST90 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung NX200
ST90 | NX200 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung ST90
NX200 | ST90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung NX200 and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Samsung ST90 | |
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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 |