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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced April 2011
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was launched 15 months earlier than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3100 IS grades vs the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung ST93

 A3100 IS ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon A3100 IS

 ST93 A3100 IS 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung ST93

 A3100 IS ST93 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the ST93.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and ST93 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and ST93.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST93
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung ST93
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $159 -