Samsung ST90 vs Sony A380

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung ST90 and Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was revealed 18 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST90 grades against the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST90 and Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST90 compared to the A380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and A380.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ST90 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The newer ST90 will have an edge in sensor tech.