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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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
Samsung ST93
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung ST93

 A100 ST93 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2011More modern by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon A100

 ST93 A100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung ST93

 A100 ST93 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A100
Street photography with Samsung ST93
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (250 CIPA)
low fps (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
70
great battery (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung ST93
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 -