Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93
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![Nikon Coolpix A100 front Nikon Coolpix A100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-A100/Nikon-A100-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST93 front Samsung ST93 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST93/Samsung-ST93-front.jpg)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2016
(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
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A100 was unveiled 4 years after the ST93 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A100 scores against the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung ST93
A100 | ST93 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | April 2011 | More modern by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon A100
ST93 | A100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST93
A100 | ST93 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A100 versus the ST93.
![Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Samsung-ST93-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.
![Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Samsung-ST93-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and ST93.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A100 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Samsung-ST93-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Samsung-ST93-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.1 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $162 | - |