Samsung ST90 vs Sony A500

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly close but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST90 was announced 17 months later than the A500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST90 grades versus the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST90 against the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A500 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and A500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST90 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST90 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ST90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.