Samsung ST90 vs Sony A77 II

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was launched 4 years before the A77 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST90 grades versus the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 enjoys 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST90 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST90 versus the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and A77 II is 99 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and A77 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST90 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.