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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon S200 versus Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ST93 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was announced 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S200 scores versus the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung ST93

 S200 ST93 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2011Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon S200

 ST93 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung ST93

 S200 ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S200 versus Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S200 compared to the ST93.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and ST93.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST93 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Samsung ST93
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
64
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-21 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $293 -