Samsung NX30 vs Samsung ST90

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung ST90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX30 grades vs the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions 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 the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX30 vs the ST90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and ST90 is 75 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and ST90.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern NX30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.