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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony A450

 ST90 A450 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung ST90

 A450 ST90 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony A450

 ST90 A450 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sony A450
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony A450
 Samsung ST90Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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