Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST90 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly close but the ST90 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was unveiled 3 years before the NEX-6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST90 matches up vs the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has physical 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST90 versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST90 against the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and NEX-6 is 99 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and NEX-6.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST90 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.