Samsung ST90 vs Sony QX30

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung ST90 and Sony QX30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST90 scores against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 has got outside 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) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST90 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST90 and the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and QX30 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and QX30.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.