Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty close but the ST90 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was launched 8 months after the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST90 grades against the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST90 and the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and NEX-3 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The ST90 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern ST90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.