Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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
- Revealed April 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was announced 3 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX400 IS scores versus the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST93
SX400 IS | ST93 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | April 2011 | More recent by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX400 IS
ST93 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST93
SX400 IS | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS vs the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and ST93 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and ST93.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST93 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 190 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $229 | - |