Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
(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
- Announced January 2011
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST90, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX3000 was revealed 3 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NX3000 matches up against the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung ST90
NX3000 | ST90 | |||
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Announced | May 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung NX3000
ST90 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST90
NX3000 | ST90 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 provides external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 vs the ST90.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and ST90 is 89 and 99 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and ST90.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX3000 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Samsung ST90 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-05-26 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $897 | $150 |