Reasons to choose PL51
Released in 2009, PL51 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.3 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL51
vs Samsung ST90
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL5128 mm²
ST90- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL51 and ST90 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PL51MetricST90
10.3 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.66 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
2.76 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
36.19 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight121 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BP70 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PL51 and ST90 have the same sensor area. The PL51 has the lighter body. The ST90 has the higher effective resolution. The ST90 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST90
Released in 2011, ST90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.