Samsung NX300M vs Samsung ST90

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST90, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and ST90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was launched 24 months after the ST90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX300M matches up vs the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 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).

Examine the Samsung NX300M versus Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX300M versus the ST90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ST90 is 86 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and ST90.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.