Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the ST90 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ST90 was unveiled 7 months prior to the NEX-C3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST90 grades versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST90 against the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and NEX-C3 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.