Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Here, we will be comparing the Samsung ST90 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ST90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe ST90 was revealed 3 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ST90 matches up vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony NEX-5T
| ST90 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung ST90
| NEX-5T | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony NEX-5T
| ST90 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 features physical 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) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST90 and the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and NEX-5T is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST90 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | () | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $150 | $400 |