Canon M5 vs Samsung ST93

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M5 and Samsung ST93, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was brought out 5 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the M5 matches up versus the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M5 and Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M5 vs the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and ST93 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and ST93.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M5 will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.