Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5
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37 Features
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34 Features
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony HX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe ST90 was announced 8 months later than the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST90 grades against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony HX5
ST90 | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung ST90
HX5 | ST90 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony HX5
ST90 | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST90 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST90 against the HX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and HX5 is 99 and 92 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and HX5.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST90 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST90 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ST90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | () | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $150 | $275 |