Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Revealed April 2011
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX280 HS was revealed 24 months after the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS grades vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung ST93
SX280 HS | ST93 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | April 2011 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX280 HS
ST93 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST93
SX280 HS | ST93 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the ST93.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and ST93.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung ST93 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min 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 focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $325 | - |