Samsung ST90 vs Sony S2100

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony S2100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 13 months later than the S2100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST90 matches up vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 comes with 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) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST90 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST90 against the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and S2100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and S2100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST90 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ST90 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.