Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST90 and Sony A450, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ST90 was released 13 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST90 grades versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A450
ST90 | A450 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung ST90
A450 | ST90 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A450
ST90 | A450 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 has got outer dimensions 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) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST90 and Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST90 against the A450.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and A450.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ST90 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The fresher ST90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST90 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | - | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | () | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 560g (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $1,241 |