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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A99 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was revealed 6 years earlier than the A99 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST90 matches up versus the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A99 II

 ST90 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung ST90

 A99 II ST90 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2011Fresher by 69 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A99 II

 ST90 A99 II 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 has got external 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 A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST90 and the A99 II.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A99 II is 99 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and A99 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST90 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
Sony A99 II Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony A99 II
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sony A99 II
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography information
Sony A99 II Landscape photography information
36
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony A99 II
 Samsung ST90Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-19 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO - 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 849 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 shots
Battery style - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Single 2
Retail pricing $150 $3,198