Samsung ST90 vs Sony a3500

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony a3500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST90 was brought out 4 years earlier than the a3500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST90 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST90 compared to the a3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and a3500 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and a3500.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST90 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony a3500 will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.