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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was revealed 12 months before the ST90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST100 scores against the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung ST90

 ST100 ST90 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung ST100

 ST90 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST90

 ST100 ST90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST100 compared to the ST90.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and ST90.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
60
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung ST100Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $150