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Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(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
Sony HX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony HX5

 ST90 HX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung ST90

 HX5 ST90 

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony HX5

 ST90 HX5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and HX5 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
Sony HX5 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
Sony HX5 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Sony HX5
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
Sony HX5 Travel photography information
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX5 Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony HX5
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
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