Samsung ST90 vs Sony A550

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A550, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST90 was announced 14 months after the A550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST90 scores vs the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST90 and the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A550 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and A550.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The ST90 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The younger ST90 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.