Samsung ST90 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony QX1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST90 was introduced 4 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST90 scores versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. 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) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST90 and the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and QX1 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and QX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.