Samsung ST90 vs Sony A3000

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung ST90 and Sony A3000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was introduced 3 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST90 matches up vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 features outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST90 vs the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and A3000.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST90 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A3000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.