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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Announced April 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was unveiled 4 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A10 scores versus the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung ST93

 A10 ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016April 2011More recent by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon A10

 ST93 A10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST93

 A10 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and 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 choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A10 against the ST93.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and ST93 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and ST93.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Samsung ST93
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2011-04-20
Body design Ultracompact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (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 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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 -