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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Revealed April 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ST93 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm A100 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm A100

 ST93 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedApril 2011February 2009More modern by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm A100 ST93 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 has external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions 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 depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the ST93.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and ST93.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
55
lighter than average (124g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 -