Samsung ST90

Samsung ST90 is Samsung's Ultracompact digital camera initially launched on January of 2011. The camera uses a 14MP, CCD 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a full resolution of 4608 x 3456.

The ST90 is ranked #102 out of 151 in Ultracompact cameras & over all #1129 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please try our Smart camera filter to get camera listings based on your personalized factors.

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The Samsung ST90 is part of a family of cameras. You can see the complete range underneath.

You can check the ST90 from various angles in the gallery here.

Below is a checklist of advantages and drawbacks of the Samsung ST90 based on aspects which are typically regarded as essential in a digital camera.

The specification of the sensor on the Samsung ST90 is 6.16mm x 4.62mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can capture 4608 x 3456 pixels .

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The CCD sensor has 14 megapixels and supports a standard ISO range of 0 to 0. Unfortunately, RAW files are not saved which means that you have less margin for error.

The image underneath illustrates the ST90's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The ST90 sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an understanding of various aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Samsung ST90 has a weight of 0.00 lb ( gr or 0.00 ounces) & has external proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7"). The weight of average Ultracompact camera is 121 gr and the Samsung ST90 is less heavy in comparison with various rivals.

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Here is a image of the Samsung ST90 alongside a soft drink to help you to get a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will show the button design on the ST90.

The ST90 features an inbuilt lens and it has a constant focal length of ()mm meaning that you do not have the option to zoom.

At the widest ()mm, it has an aperture of f making it useful for low light circumstances and getting a shallow depth of field. It is going to also enable you to set a lower ISO to capture crisper images.

The ST90 has the following connectivity:

Digital cameras that incorporate NFC or Bluetooth support are able to be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You can send files and usually change settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

Some applications even give a Liveview and release the shutter if you are not close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI port, it can easily be attached to an external screen. Most cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

The highest possible video quality on the Samsung ST90 is 1280 x 720 and you can shoot in file format. 720p is terrible for today's requirements. You really should strive for at least 1080p quality for decent video. The camera does not offer a microphone or headphone port which means you get little control over the audio. It is probably best to order an alternative model if you want decent audio for your videos.

Samsung ST90 does not include environment proofing so rainy conditions can easily ruin the camera.

The Samsung ST90 houses a 3" fixed screen supporting a resolution of 460k dots.

Please note that the screen has no touch support.

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The ViewFinder specs for Samsung ST90 are below:

• ViewFinder None

For sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera displays washed out and tricky to see, viewfinders are quite valuable.

The maximum shutter speed is 1/2000 sec.

Samsung ST90 has only in-built flash with missing external flash support.

Samsung ST90 doesn't have Auto focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster and accurate in comparison with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Samsung ST90 doesn't have manual focus. Manual focus ability can be useful for low light occasions or you need more accurate depth of field control.

The average Ultracompact camera battery life is 214. Nikon L32 comes with the best (320) battery life for this group of cameras.

Here is a listing of Ultracompact cameras having the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon L32
ST90 vs L32320 nonono

Olympus TG-870
ST90 vs TG-870300 nonono

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Panasonic FP5
ST90 vs FP5260 nonono

Sony TX20
ST90 vs TX20250 nonono

Sony TX55
ST90 vs TX55250 nonono

The following chart gives a rundown of the Samsung ST90 for specific kinds of photography. To look at more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Samsung ST90 has a score of 28 which is awful, meaning that it is simply not suitable for portrait images. Shooting portraits favors heavily to sensor dimensions, support for RAW files along with the ability to utilize external flash.

Having a modest rating of 49, the Samsung ST90 is somewhat appropriate to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera comes with a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A awful sports photography score of 26 indicates the Samsung ST90 is simply not suitable for shooting sports. A camera needs to have fantastic tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important in selecting a travel camera. In general, the Samsung ST90 gets a above average 71 for a travel camera which makes it a respectable option for your journeys.

When you are looking to choose a digital camera for landscape photographs, the most critical factor will no doubt be image quality. The Samsung ST90 and it's awful grade of 37 as a landscape camera is simply not suitable amongst it's competitors.

A camera for vlogging should come with a articulating display screen, mic port and preferably IBIS. Taking everything into account, the Samsung ST90 is simply not suitable as a vlog camera as it comes to a awful score of 27.

If you want replacements to the ST90, here is a list of the highest rated cameras which fall under the class of Ultracompact.

The graph here gives you an overview of the ST90 vs it's highest ranked competitors listed previously.

Here are a handful of other cameras you might look at as alternatives. To check out a detailed comparison, simply click the "compare" link.