Reasons to choose PL90
Released in 2010, PL90 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung PL90
vs Samsung ST45
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PL9028 mm²
ST45- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PL90 and ST45 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
PL90MetricST45
12.2 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.27 µm²Pixel area2.27 µm²
44 MP/cm²Pixel density44 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
—Weight219 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable (SLB-1137D) 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 PL90 and ST45 have the same sensor area. The PL90 has the lighter body. The PL90 and ST45 have the same effective resolution. The PL90 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST45
Released in 2008, ST45 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 219 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.