Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony HX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST90 scores against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST90 and the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and HX300 is 99 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and HX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX300 to 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 behind in sensor tech.