Samsung ST90 vs Sony ZV-1

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST90 and Sony ZV-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was revealed 10 years before the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST90 matches up against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST90 versus the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and ZV-1 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST90 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.