Samsung ST90 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST90 scores vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST90 and the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and HX9V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX9V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.