Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST90 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ST90 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ST90 grades against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony HX100V
| ST90 | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung ST90
| HX100V | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony HX100V
| ST90 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST90 vs the HX100V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and HX100V is 99 and 66 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and HX100V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $429 |