Samsung ST90 vs Sony A6400

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST90 and Sony A6400, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST90 was announced 9 years before the A6400 which is a fairly serious 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 A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ST90 grades against the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 offers 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Samsung ST90 and Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST90 and the A6400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A6400 is 99 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and A6400.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.