Samsung ST90 vs Sony A35

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A35, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the ST90 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST90 was released 8 months prior to the A35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST90 matches up versus the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST90 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST90 vs the A35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and A35 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and A35.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST90 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A35 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.