Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung ST93

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 5D MIII vs Samsung ST93, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and ST93 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was launched 14 months after the ST93 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 5D MIII scores versus the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIII against the ST93.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and ST93 is 55 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and ST93.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 5D MIII will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.